“Pelvic organ prolapse is not an American women’s health concern,
it is a global women’s health pandemic.” Sherrie Palm
WHISPERS FROM OUR FOUNDER
September 8, 2010
From the beginning of this journey, I knew I wanted to connect with women on a deeper level about the impact POP has on all of our lives. Those of us who have already been diagnosed and treated for POP understand the distress women who are newly diagnosed are going through. In the beginning it can be frustrating to dissect the information available; is the data we have access to accurate, which information applies to us personally, are treatments or surgery the best path. It takes a bit of time to figure out the right course to take.
My vision for APOPS is simple - women who are a bit further down the path of POP awareness connecting with women who are newly diagnosed. Together we will find the information that will assist our paths. Together we will guide, support, and nurture. Together we will shift the awareness curve by passing the information we gain on to the younger generation.
I have no doubt that with the strength and determination women bring to the table, we will change the mindset of the world at large
regarding pelvic organ prolapse, from POP being a common female health concern that gets little acknowledgement, to a widely recognized condition that is routinely screened for to enable early detection and maintenance for less aggressive treatment and continuing quality of life. With your help, we can change the world.
My continuing gratitude to you all!
Sherrie Palm, APOPS Founder/CEO
About Sherrie Palm
Sherrie Palm is the Founder/CEO of APOPS, Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support, author of 3 editions of the award-winning book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, an internationally recognized speaker, women’s health advocate and activist, a POP key opinion leader, and prolific writer regarding POP physical, emotional, social, sexual, fitness, and employment quality of life impact.
As pelvic organ prolapse awareness evolved after Sherrie published the 1st Edition of her book in 2009, she continued to write articles (posted to the Library page and Sherrie Palm Articles page) and build YouTube videos, to expand patient awareness and POP education. Sher additionally presents speeches in patient, practitioner, research, academic, industry, and government policy spaces to bridge the gaps in impact to quality of life reality among all sectors. The 3rd Edition of Sherrie's book was published in May 2017.
Sher’s efforts on behalf of APOPS has enabled women around the world to interact, share insights, and provide support. APOPS is women supporting women.
More info about Sherrie's book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, 3rd Edition, can be found here.