Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support Group
Dealing With Painful, Embarrassing Symptoms?
Symptoms like bulging vaginal tissues, chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, fecal leakage, and pain with intimacy are shrouded in stigma. It’s isolating when you first experience these symptoms or become diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. Who can you talk to? Where can you turn for support?
Better yet, why weren’t you forewarned about this? Why weren’t you screened and treated sooner? It’s normal to feel anxious, scared, and angry. But know that there’s hope.
You’re in Good Company
You may not hear anyone talking about these symptoms out loud, but they’re more common than you think. 50% of women have experienced what you’re going through. Thousands of them are sharing their stories, experiences, and advice in a private community that’s made just for women with POP.
“I spent more than half of my life feeling like a misfit. With APOPS, I found belonging.”
- Terry Walker
Join a Safe and Nurturing Prolapse Support Group
Our prolapse support forum is a space to vent, read success stories, and ask your “TMI” questions without judgment. Our admins make sure of it.
“If we are not talking out loud about all aspects of women’s bodies, as women, we are not yet fully empowered.”
- Sherrie Palm
Who’s in the Forum?
Our POP support group is a closed Facebook community where women can speak openly about vaginal and intimate health. Only accepted members can view posts in the forum, and we diligently screen every request for entry.
In the group, you’ll find women of all ages in all different stages of their POP journeys. We also welcome urogynecologists, gynecologists, and urologists who wish to learn about patient POP experiences to better support their patients.
Hear From Our Members
“APOPS is a life saver.
There is so little information about POP out there — I had no idea when I self-diagnosed. I learned so much from this forum, and the support from this group is amazing in terms of suggestions, healing, and compassion.”
Anonymous Member
“I’m so grateful that APOPS exists.
When I discovered my bulge, I was 5 weeks postpartum and scared. My OB said, “You had a baby, this happens.” I found APOPS from a mom’s group, and it was life changing. I was able to learn all I needed to manage this condition.”
Mysty L.
“I'm baffled as to why I've reached the age of 78, and having had two gastroenterologists since 2020, hadn't heard a thing about POP.
Once I learned about POP and APOPS, all my symptoms made sense - it was such a relief!”
Sandra Berra
“I noticed something 'different' at the entrance of my vagina after completing a high-impact fitness bootcamp. It turned out to be a cystocele. I am a retired USAF Medic who ran routinely for 21 years, worked in an OB/GYN department, and taught fitness classes. I was FLOORED that POP wasn’t included in my training, and I'd never been screened for it or educated on how to take care of my pelvic floor, even after 3 vaginal births! This association has been a blessing for me.
APOPS is directly impacting global awareness of this common condition.”
Alesa A.
“You absolutely MUST be your own advocate for your health
…and learn as much as possible to make an educated decision. Let APOPS help you as it did me. “
Bev Reamer Ludwig
We’re Here for Support
As our members like to say, “We are all on this journey together.” Come share your story, ask your burning questions, or just read the stories of real women in your shoes — no posting required.