Sherrie Palm

This topic is tied to Palm's most recent book by the same title.

Millions of women worldwide suffer in silence with tissues bulging out of the vagina, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, or pain with intimacy, with little understanding of why these symptoms are occurring or what to do about them. Research indicates that up to 50% of women experience pelvic organ prolapse (POP) at some point during their life cycle and that childbirth and menopause are the leading causes of this condition and related symptoms. Shockingly, Medical Standards of Practice for pelvic exams rarely include standardized POP screening.

For a health condition to remain shrouded in stigmatized silence at this stage of women’s healthcare evolution is unacceptable. Palm dissects POP causes, symptoms, medical tests, nonsurgical and surgical treatments, and the physical, emotional, social, sexual, fitness, and employment quality of life impacts, stimulating a plan of action for patients, practitioners, medical students, and industry. Equal parts POP education and compassionate support, this compelling women’s health presentation will empower women to recognize and more effectively explore their unique vaginal, pelvic, and intimate health needs.