Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic
Brand: POP Publishing & Distribution
Categories: Books, Medical Books, Medicine



Dimensions: 6 x 0.41 x 9 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0985535605
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0985535601
Publisher: POP Publishing & Distribution
Print length: 180 pages
Publication date: September 21, 2012
subtitle: Paperback – September 21, 2012
author: Sherrie J Palm
review: Editorial Reviews From the Author Every day women are diagnosed with health conditions that they may have heard of but know little about. Unfortunately for women with pelvic organ prolapse, symptoms that cause embarrassment as well as discomfort lend themselves to a hidden world of suffering that often goes on for years while the health condition progresses, impacting women from every angle, physical, emotional, social, sexual, and financial. When I was first diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, I'd never heard of it. I'd never heard of urogynecologists, physicians who are the specialist for this health condition. I'd never heard of a pessary, a commonly used treatment device for POP. As a woman who had spent the bulk of her life researching aspects of health and being pro-active with her own, I was shocked to be diagnosed with a condition unfamiliar to me. I was frustrated in the early days; as soon as I got home from that initial diagnosis, I started doing what I do best, searching online for answers. As I dug into pelvic organ prolapse, I kept coming across the same phrase; it's so common, it's so common, it's so common. If pelvic organ prolapse is so common, how is it possible I'd never heard of it despite years of researching aspects of health? I knew immediately that I needed to write a book about pelvic organ prolapse so other women in my position would have access to all of the information they needed to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available for POP. As my journey evolved, I recognized the value of founding a nonprofit to share the insights I gained with other women as well as providing a means of support for those trying to find their way through the maze of confusion behind pelvic organ prolapse. Educating women about this common but seldom talked about health concern is pivotal to shifting awareness. My journey is every woman's journey; we walk hand in hand, sharing our personal stories, treatment insights, and desire for health balance. Together we will shift POP from a little known but common condition hidden behind closed doors to a commonly known and routinely screened for condition that is recognized early for less aggressive treatment. We are all in this together! Health and Hope, Sher Sherrie Palm APOPS Founder/CEO From the Back Cover "As a woman who had to deal with prolapse herself, Sherrie Palm shares the inside information on how to recognize prolapse and how to get qualified help for it. This book is a must read for every woman who is concerned about pelvic organ prolapse!" Lennox Hoyte MD Director of Urogynecology, Tampa General Hospital "Sherrie's book highlights the immense scale pelvic organ prolapse has reached and how people don't or can't come to terms with this condition, which is treatable. Sherrie Palm is in my opinion one of the leaders in this area and through her passion and tenacity will find the answers to the questions." Gaynor Morgan CEO C& G Medicare Ltd UK Belgium "Sherrie Palm's crusade to break women free of their silence and begin a dialogue about pelvic organ prolapse is inspiring." Karen Heller Associate Producer, PBS Series Second Opinion "Sherrie Palm's book, Pelvic Organ Prolapse The Silent Epidemic is a long awaited bridge connecting the public to the medical profession." Bruce S. Crawford MD Developer of Pfilates Pelvic Floor Fitness Program About the Author Sherrie Palm is the Founder/CEO of APOPS, Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support, a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation, author of the award winning book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, and a speaker and educator on the topic of pelvic organ prolapse. As a grassroots women's pelvic floor health advocate, she devotes her time to establishing recognition of pelvic organ prolapse and providing support and guidance for women with POP. For more info about APOPS, pelvic organ prolapse, Sherrie's educational speeches and lectures, or the book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, go to pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org sherriepalm.com. Read more