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Sherrie Palm, Founder and CEO of APOPS (Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support) takes us into the elusive and fascinating enlightenment toward POP. 1 in 2 women will get POP from various causal or co-existing conditions and Sherrie is here to help. Widely unknown, Sherrie shares some of the warning flags and how to get a world of information from women that are currently or have experienced POP. By sharing messages, resources, and knowledge, we all help to empower each other but also ourselves.Find Sherrie at https://pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org, follow her on LinkedIn and Facebook to get involved or to learn more. Stay tuned to Women Making Moves by subscribing or follow along on Instagram @https://instagram.com/women_making_moves_?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== and Amy's coaching @https://instagram.com/unlockthemagic_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== or visit her website at https://unlockthemagic.org

Sherrie Palm carves the trail to de-stigmatize pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a common but rarely acknowledged women's health condition impacting an estimated 50% of women, as she educates and inspires to facilitate evolution of women's health directives.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, a pelvic organ prolapse patient advocate, vaginal and intimate health activist, internationally recognized speaker, POP key opinion leader, and prolific writer regarding POP physical, emotional, social, sexual, fitness, and employment quality of life impact. Sherrie has presented speeches nationally and internationally to physician, research, academic, corporate, government policy, and patient audiences since 2011.  Her points of focus are raising awareness of the next significant evolution in women's health awareness, screening, practice, and policy, advancing global women's vaginal and intimate health empowerment, developing POP patient guidance and support structures, and bridge building within patient advocacy, white coat, and white collar sectors toward the advancement of women's pelvic health and POP best practice.                                                                                                                                                                      Recognizing a need to shift the global view of the remaining stigmatized aspects of women's health, Sherrie Palm takes steps to pioneer change. Cognizant of the diverse and sensitive needs of her audience, Sherrie delicately places all the cards on the table to disclose aspects of vaginal health and intimate wellness rarely effectively discussed.  Sherrie's capacity to respectfully and compassionately answer all questions posed during speaking engagements endears her to the audience. Sherrie's engagement in POP projects and protocol enables patient voice to be an integral part of women's health and wellness development. Additional information about APOPS, pelvic organ prolapse, or Ms. Palm's book or speaking presentations is available on the APOPS website.https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/Sherrie on FacebookSherrie on IGSherrie on YouTube*******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.com

DESCRIPTION We have coaching for learning, fitness, and life, but have you ever heard of a coach for your vagina?  Today we talk with the Vagina Coach - Kim Viponi, who has been working in this pelvic health space for over 20 years. She has helped thousands of women (including herself) learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest!  Together we unpack some of the hard stuff, including prolapse surgery, sex and prolapse, and how to start the conversation about overall pelvic health and prolapse with your children, doctors, and those close to you.  We like to acknowledge the founder for the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support, Sherrie Palm for leading the charge for us women with prolapse. Today marks the start of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month thanks to her hard work and dedication to this space.  Stick around to the end of this episode to see how you too can be part of POP Awareness Month.  This episode is for you if you want to know more about: what is an EPI-NO pelvic organ prolapse incontinence pelvic floor physiotherapy and exercise breaking down barriers to women's health normalising anatomy terminology how to get support with prolapse and pessaries  bio-feedback sex and prolapse  how to start pelvic health conversations in your family  Hypopressives  prolapse and surgery LINKS FOR YOU Join the Bravemumma community  Guest Website: The Vagina Coach Modibodi Code: BRAVEMUMMA22  This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at Modibodi. If you'd like to give Modibodi a go, use code BRAVEMUMMA22 for 15% off your first order excluding sale items, bundles, gift cards and Maxi-24hrs. Expires 31st of December 2022.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

In this episode, we are privileged to host Sherrie Palm, the founder, and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS). APOPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy agency founded to generate awareness of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). APOPS following consists of patients, clinicians, researchers, academics, and industry reps throughout 177 countries. Sherrie shares the genesis of APOPS and educates us on how the organization is creating awareness of pelvic organ prolapse, and ways it is supporting women navigate different aspects of life. Sherrie also gives us a walkthrough of the APOPS website which is a wonderful resource for all who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse as well as hospital administrators who want to learn more about the disease. She also talks about challenges, some symptoms women can experience and encourages us all to learn more about POP. This is a great interview where you'll learn about POP and what we can do to help, so please tune in! Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

DESCRIPTION  In this Part 2 - Sherrie Palm shares her journey from her own POP diagnosis, mesh surgery and recovery to becoming an Author, Founder and CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support.  In this episode, we dive deep into the types of pelvic organ prolapse, causes and treatments for POP, plus Levator Avulsions.  This episode is for you if you want to know about; pelvic organ prolapse 101 5 types of pelvic organ prolapse  Levator Ani Avulsions  causes or contributors to developing POP join the APOPS support group for women with over 19K+ members     LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support APOPS: https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/ CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

DESCRIPTION  How does one woman accidentally become the 'Pioneer of POP'?   A self-confessed fitness fanatic, Sherrie Palm shares her journey from her own POP diagnosis, mesh surgery and recovery to becoming an Author, Founder and CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support.  As a woman who's had lived with pelvic organ prolapse, Sherrie Palm has such a wealth of knowledge and first hand experience in this POP space that we needed two episodes. In this first episode we introduce the reasons why the numbers are so high and yet it's still taking us by surprise. In episode two, we dive deep into the types, causes, treatments and Levator Avulsions.  This episode is for you if you want to know about; pelvic organ prolapse 101 top tips for surgery recovery the book POP - ‘The Silent Epidemic'     vagina vs vulva   why we are seeing stats as high as 50%, yet we aren't talking about it how pornography has shaped our history of vaginal shame and taboo  sex with prolapse  how a support group went from 150 women to 17K+ (now 19K+)  LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.  Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support APOPS: https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

Sherrie Palm is a grassroots women's health advocate for a common female health issue that receives little public acknowledgement, pelvic organ prolapse. Her book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic explores the subject from all angles and provides the information women need to recognize POP and become advocates for their own health.The POP Awareness Campaign is an initiative to create much needed awareness about the common female health issue pelvic organ prolapse prior to POP occurring rather than after diagnosis. With recognition of symptoms and causes comes the potential for earlier detection and less aggressive treatment. POP is a global women's health issue. When not working on the POP Awareness Campaign, Medhelp.org, or the APOPS support network, Sherrie likes to spend time with her local Special Olympics group and will donate a portion of book proceeds to her Special Olympics kids. - www.sherriepalm.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

The POP Awareness Campaign - Sherrie Palm is a grassroots women's health advocate for a common female health issue that receives little public acknowledgement, pelvic organ prolapse. Her book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic explores the subject from all angles and provides the information women need to recognize POP and become advocates for their own health.The POP Awareness Campaign is an initiative to create much needed awareness about the common female health issue pelvic organ prolapse prior to POP occurring rather than after diagnosis. With recognition of symptoms and causes comes the potential for earlier detection and less aggressive treatment. POP is a global women's health issue. When not working on the POP Awareness Campaign, Medhelp.org, or the APOPS support network, Sherrie likes to spend time with her local Special Olympics group and will donate a portion of book proceeds to her Special Olympics kids. - www.sherriepalm.comFor Your Listening Pleasure for these Lockdown / Stay-At-Home COVID and Variants Times - For all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

Pelvic Organ Prolapse resources are often hard to come by and can be confusing to know what to believe. There seems to be a lot of misinformation and a lack of education in regard to prolapse. So on today's episode, we talk with Sherrie Palm, founder of the non-profit organization APOPS which stands for Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. This organization is a global network of practitioners, researchers, and patients. It strives to spread awareness about pelvic organ prolapse, provide prolapse resources and further enhance the treatment of it. This is a must listen episode for all women who want to learn more about prolapse management and treatment, but also prolapse prevention! Show Notes [5:30] Dr. Brenda asks Sherrie how she became so passionate about helping women with pelvic organ prolapse. [23:58] Learn more about what APOPS is. [25:53] What is prolapse and why is it significant? [35:13] Are there are any other common misconceptions when it comes to prolapse? [56:50] Sherries discusses risk factors for prolapse and there is a link below for a questionnaire.  [1:07:56] What is the long-term impact and positive outlook for prolapse? [1:18:02] Let's get some clarity on Pelvic Floor PT. [1:24:55] Dr. Brenda and Sherrie talk about destigmatizing prolapse and vaginal health. [1:30:22] We ask Sherrie how she practices self-care? Subscribe and Review in Apple Podcasts Have you subscribed to our podcast?  If you haven't, I want to encourage you to do that today.  I wouldn't want you to miss an episode. Plus, we often add bonus episodes. And there there's a good chance you'll miss out on those if you're not subscribed!  Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Now, if you're enjoying the episodes, I'd be really grateful if you left me a review also.  Reviews can help other people find my podcast so they can benefit from the information, too.  Plus, who doesn't like to hear nice things about their work?!? Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review". Let me know what you've enjoyed the most.  Thank you so much! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Ep17 - Prolapse Support Solutions APOPS website Facebook page for APOPS Prolapse questionnaire Sherrie's Book Join the Revitalize Women Facebook group

Sherrie Palm is the world's leading patient advocate for women with pelvic organ prolapse. She's working on a new book and I asked her to bring questions from her patient advocacy forums for an in-depth discussion from the patient and physician perspective. It's a very educational conversation for patients and physicians alike. Sherrie Palm can be reached via her website https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/   Dr Marco Pelosi III can be reached via DrMarcoPelosi.com  

In this episode, we are privileged to host Sherrie Palm, the founder, and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS). APOPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy agency founded to generate awareness of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). APOPS following consists of patients, clinicians, researchers, academics, and industry reps throughout 177 countries. Sherrie shares the genesis of APOPS and educates us on how the organization is creating awareness of pelvic organ prolapse, and ways it is supporting women navigate different aspects of life. Sherrie also gives us a walkthrough of the APOPS website which is a wonderful resource for all who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse as well as hospital administrators who want to learn more about the disease. She also talks about challenges, some symptoms women can experience and encourages us all to learn more about POP. This is a great interview where you'll learn about POP and what we can do to help, so please tune in! Click this link for the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

In today's podcast, Dr. Ghozland is excited to sit down with APOPS founder Sherrie Palms in order to shed light on the common but less talked about the condition of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. To start, they talk about what Pelvic Organ Prolapse is and how it commonly manifests itself - tissue pushing out of the vaginal canal. From there, they talk about what symptoms women suffering from prolapse might be experiencing including tissue bulge, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, & vaginal/rectal pain and pressure. They touch on how there are many different kinds and degrees of prolapse, the most common causes, why some women might be predisposed to the condition, and much more.To learn more about Dr. Ghozland, visit us at:https://www.davidghozland.com/To learn more about the work Sherrie Palm is doing in the field of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, visit her at:https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/

My guest is Sherrie Palm, who is the founder and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. In addition, Sherrie wrote a great book called Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic that delves deeper into the subject of this episode: Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP for short. Driven by Sherrie's expertise and research on the subject, this talk demystifies the condition and shines a light on treatment options, causes, challenges, and ultimately the ways to manage the condition and live freely with it. Such an important episode that I am glad I have the opportunity to share with you. Enjoy! Pelvic Organ Prolapse and its Causes For those who are not aware of the condition, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles are weakened over time and cannot provide adequate support for the sexual organs atop the pelvic floor. There are 5 different types of P.O.P. as Sherrie states: it can affect your bladder, rectum, uterus, intestine, and colon. Sherrie also says that the most common cause of POP is childbirth. But it can also be caused by menopause because as estrogen is depleted within the body, muscles grow weaker and lose their supportive function throughout the body. In relation to this, heavy lifting can also cause POP. She says that women typically have more than one cause for developing POP. She goes into a lot of shocking facts and stats on the causes for POP within. Be sure to listen to that. The Most Common Symptoms of POP Sherrie says that feeling a bulge or tumor-like presence coming out of the vagina is a common symptom of POP. Additionally, urinary incontinence is a big indicator of developing the condition. Frequent constipation, pain during intercourse and lack of sexual sensation are also common indicators as well. “A Push for Patient Empowerment” Sherrie shares how many gynecologists are not looking for POP symptoms, and it can actually be hard for them to diagnose if they don't know what they're looking for the physical manifestations of the condition. Sherrie states that there are a lot of pushes for correct screening protocols, including a standing screening procedure because it's easier to notice any prolapsed tissue from that position. She suggests taking a handheld mirror, standing, and then to examine yourself to see if there are any protruding tissue from your vagina. There are varying degrees of tissue bulge, and she says that any at all is a red flag. She goes into detail on surgical and non-surgical treatments for POP as well, which you should really take into consideration. What Will POP Mean for Sexual Function? Sherrie says that this condition significantly affects women, as they are usually sexually stigmatized by any vaginal tissue bulge. This can translate to a lack of desire and intimacy as body image issues arise. A whole cycle of sexual avoidance can occur if POP happens, even if it's not a severe case. Again, responses are unique and can vary from partner to partner, but POP definitely increases the likelihood of sexual self-consciousness, as it can be an emotionally devastating medical condition. She also states that the incontinence and physical symptoms of the condition can lead to intimacy difficulties as they can be embarrassing for some. But Sherrie states that the biggest way of overcoming some of these struggles of the condition is to educate yourself about the condition itself. Once the fear of the unknown diminishes, you can become more comfortable with the condition and experiment with whatever positions and dynamics work best. You can also opt for surgical treatment as well, which can drastically improve symptoms. Key Links for Sherrie: For the homepage of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (explore for a lot of great resources): https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/ More info: Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talk Join my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/list Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Web – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

My guest is Sherrie Palm, who is the founder and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. In addition, Sherrie wrote a great book called Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic that delves deeper into the subject of this episode: Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP for short. Driven by Sherrie’s expertise and research on the subject, this talk demystifies the condition and shines a light on treatment options, causes, challenges, and ultimately the ways to manage the condition and live freely with it. Such an important episode that I am glad I have the opportunity to share with you. Enjoy! Pelvic Organ Prolapse and its Causes For those who are not aware of the condition, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles are weakened over time and cannot provide adequate support for the sexual organs atop the pelvic floor. There are 5 different types of P.O.P. as Sherrie states: it can affect your bladder, rectum, uterus, intestine, and colon. Sherrie also says that the most common cause of POP is childbirth. But it can also be caused by menopause because as estrogen is depleted within the body, muscles grow weaker and lose their supportive function throughout the body. In relation to this, heavy lifting can also cause POP. She says that women typically have more than one cause for developing POP. She goes into a lot of shocking facts and stats on the causes for POP within. Be sure to listen to that. The Most Common Symptoms of POP Sherrie says that feeling a bulge or tumor-like presence coming out of the vagina is a common symptom of POP. Additionally, urinary incontinence is a big indicator of developing the condition. Frequent constipation, pain during intercourse and lack of sexual sensation are also common indicators as well. “A Push for Patient Empowerment” Sherrie shares how many gynecologists are not looking for POP symptoms, and it can actually be hard for them to diagnose if they don’t know what they’re looking for the physical manifestations of the condition. Sherrie states that there are a lot of pushes for correct screening protocols, including a standing screening procedure because it’s easier to notice any prolapsed tissue from that position. She suggests taking a handheld mirror, standing, and then to examine yourself to see if there are any protruding tissue from your vagina. There are varying degrees of tissue bulge, and she says that any at all is a red flag. She goes into detail on surgical and non-surgical treatments for POP as well, which you should really take into consideration. What Will POP Mean for Sexual Function? Sherrie says that this condition significantly affects women, as they are usually sexually stigmatized by any vaginal tissue bulge. This can translate to a lack of desire and intimacy as body image issues arise. A whole cycle of sexual avoidance can occur if POP happens, even if it’s not a severe case. Again, responses are unique and can vary from partner to partner, but POP definitely increases the likelihood of sexual self-consciousness, as it can be an emotionally devastating medical condition. She also states that the incontinence and physical symptoms of the condition can lead to intimacy difficulties as they can be embarrassing for some. But Sherrie states that the biggest way of overcoming some of these struggles of the condition is to educate yourself about the condition itself. Once the fear of the unknown diminishes, you can become more comfortable with the condition and experiment with whatever positions and dynamics work best. You can also opt for surgical treatment as well, which can drastically improve symptoms. Key Links for Sherrie: For the homepage of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (explore for a lot of great resources): https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

My guest is Sherrie Palm, who is the founder and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. In addition, Sherrie wrote a great book called Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic that delves deeper into the subject of this episode: Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP for short. Driven by Sherrie’s expertise and research on the subject, this talk demystifies the condition and shines a light on treatment options, causes, challenges, and ultimately the ways to manage the condition and live freely with it. Such an important episode that I am glad I have the opportunity to share with you. Enjoy! Pelvic Organ Prolapse and its Causes For those who are not aware of the condition, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles are weakened over time and cannot provide adequate support for the sexual organs atop the pelvic floor. There are 5 different types of P.O.P. as Sherrie states: it can affect your bladder, rectum, uterus, intestine, and colon. Sherrie also says that the most common cause of POP is childbirth. But it can also be caused by menopause because as estrogen is depleted within the body, muscles grow weaker and lose their supportive function throughout the body. In relation to this, heavy lifting can also cause POP. She says that women typically have more than one cause for developing POP. She goes into a lot of shocking facts and stats on the causes for POP within. Be sure to listen to that. The Most Common Symptoms of POP Sherrie says that feeling a bulge or tumor-like presence coming out of the vagina is a common symptom of POP. Additionally, urinary incontinence is a big indicator of developing the condition. Frequent constipation, pain during intercourse and lack of sexual sensation are also common indicators as well. “A Push for Patient Empowerment” Sherrie shares how many gynecologists are not looking for POP symptoms, and it can actually be hard for them to diagnose if they don’t know what they’re looking for the physical manifestations of the condition. Sherrie states that there are a lot of pushes for correct screening protocols, including a standing screening procedure because it’s easier to notice any prolapsed tissue from that position. She suggests taking a handheld mirror, standing, and then to examine yourself to see if there are any protruding tissue from your vagina. There are varying degrees of tissue bulge, and she says that any at all is a red flag. She goes into detail on surgical and non-surgical treatments for POP as well, which you should really take into consideration. What Will POP Mean for Sexual Function? Sherrie says that this condition significantly affects women, as they are usually sexually stigmatized by any vaginal tissue bulge. This can translate to a lack of desire and intimacy as body image issues arise. A whole cycle of sexual avoidance can occur if POP happens, even if it’s not a severe case. Again, responses are unique and can vary from partner to partner, but POP definitely increases the likelihood of sexual self-consciousness, as it can be an emotionally devastating medical condition. She also states that the incontinence and physical symptoms of the condition can lead to intimacy difficulties as they can be embarrassing for some. But Sherrie states that the biggest way of overcoming some of these struggles of the condition is to educate yourself about the condition itself. Once the fear of the unknown diminishes, you can become more comfortable with the condition and experiment with whatever positions and dynamics work best. You can also opt for surgical treatment as well, which can drastically improve symptoms. Key Links for Sherrie: For the homepage of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (explore for a lot of great resources): https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

My guest is Sherrie Palm, who is the founder and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. In addition, Sherrie wrote a great book called Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic that delves deeper into the subject of this episode: Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP for short. Driven by Sherrie’s expertise and research on the subject, this talk demystifies the condition and shines a light on treatment options, causes, challenges, and ultimately the ways to manage the condition and live freely with it. Such an important episode that I am glad I have the opportunity to share with you. Enjoy! Pelvic Organ Prolapse and its Causes For those who are not aware of the condition, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles are weakened over time and cannot provide adequate support for the sexual organs atop the pelvic floor. There are 5 different types of P.O.P. as Sherrie states: it can affect your bladder, rectum, uterus, intestine, and colon. Sherrie also says that the most common cause of POP is childbirth. But it can also be caused by menopause because as estrogen is depleted within the body, muscles grow weaker and lose their supportive function throughout the body. In relation to this, heavy lifting can also cause POP. She says that women typically have more than one cause for developing POP. She goes into a lot of shocking facts and stats on the causes for POP within. Be sure to listen to that. The Most Common Symptoms of POP Sherrie says that feeling a bulge or tumor-like presence coming out of the vagina is a common symptom of POP. Additionally, urinary incontinence is a big indicator of developing the condition. Frequent constipation, pain during intercourse and lack of sexual sensation are also common indicators as well. “A Push for Patient Empowerment” Sherrie shares how many gynecologists are not looking for POP symptoms, and it can actually be hard for them to diagnose if they don’t know what they’re looking for the physical manifestations of the condition. Sherrie states that there are a lot of pushes for correct screening protocols, including a standing screening procedure because it’s easier to notice any prolapsed tissue from that position. She suggests taking a handheld mirror, standing, and then to examine yourself to see if there are any protruding tissue from your vagina. There are varying degrees of tissue bulge, and she says that any at all is a red flag. She goes into detail on surgical and non-surgical treatments for POP as well, which you should really take into consideration. What Will POP Mean for Sexual Function? Sherrie says that this condition significantly affects women, as they are usually sexually stigmatized by any vaginal tissue bulge. This can translate to a lack of desire and intimacy as body image issues arise. A whole cycle of sexual avoidance can occur if POP happens, even if it’s not a severe case. Again, responses are unique and can vary from partner to partner, but POP definitely increases the likelihood of sexual self-consciousness, as it can be an emotionally devastating medical condition. She also states that the incontinence and physical symptoms of the condition can lead to intimacy difficulties as they can be embarrassing for some. But Sherrie states that the biggest way of overcoming some of these struggles of the condition is to educate yourself about the condition itself. Once the fear of the unknown diminishes, you can become more comfortable with the condition and experiment with whatever positions and dynamics work best. You can also opt for surgical treatment as well, which can drastically improve symptoms. Key Links for Sherrie: For the homepage of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (explore for a lot of great resources): https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Sherrie Palm is the world’s leading patient advocate on pelvic organ prolapse. She is the Founder and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS), and a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) Key Opinion Leader, She is the author of the award winning book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic which is into it’s third edition. Also, she is an international advocate and public speaker on women's health empowerment and multiple aspects of pelvic organ prolapse quality of life impact. She discusses her work and her passion with Dr. Marco Pelosi IIII.   SHOW NOTES   The AUA [2:30] has a large bladder health initiative.   The POP [3:30] stigma is massive and embarrassing.   Ages 25-45 [6:00] is the largest group affected.   Childbirth [7:30] is the No. 1 cause of POP.   50% [12:45] of all women are affected.   The disconnect [13:45] is poor access to a POP curriculum among MDs and other healthcare professionals.   Screening [16:00] should be offered to all women.   Celebrities [18:00] are reluctant to speak up on this issue.   Do [20:45] your homework when choosing new treatments.   I had [23:30] symptoms for 17 years before I was diagnosed for a bulge.   I was [27:45] angry that I’d never heard of this so I made it my mission to talk about it.   I decided [29:30] to write a book while healing from surgery.   A non-profit [31:00] was the best way to get the word out.   I spoke [32:30] At medical conferences most, but enjoyed women’s events best   What was [36:45] your business background?   I communicate [39:30] with patients and clinicians.   I built [40:00] a closed group on Facebook for women to discuss everything.   Everything [45:00] is discussed in detail and there is no TMI.   We [49:00] can feel the empowerment of open discussion.   A big [53:30] women’s conference is on the agenda.   I hate [55;00] politics, but I love what I do.   ACOG [57:00] Recently restricted access to amazing and  helpful POP videos to members only.   I’m open [59:00] to working with any organization that addresses pelvic health.   My plan [60:00] is exploding awareness.

In Episode 19 of Let’s Talk Wellness Now, Dr. Deb invites, Sherrie Palm, Founder of APOPS, back to the podcast to talk about sex after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and what they can expect after they go through after surgery.  The impact to intimacy – it kind of comes in waves, and hits different layers....

Dr. Deb invites long-time friend, Sherrie Palm, the President of APOPS (Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support) and award winning author, to speak about POP (pelvic organ prolapse) and the way hormones are impacted by it. Sherrie Palm opens up about her medical journey, including her personal diagnosis with pelvic organ prolapse, the origin and...

Sherrie Palm talks about Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support in The Fitness Blitz Podcast. Sherrie Palm is the Founder/CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS), a global pelvic organ prolapse Key Opinion Leader, a multi-published author of the award-winning book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, and has been a national and international speaker on multiple aspects of pelvic organ prolapse quality of life impact since 2011. Sherrie’s points of focus are generating global POP awareness, developing guidance and support structures for women navigating POP, and bridge building within POP advocacy, healthcare, research, academic, industry, and policy sectors toward the evolution of POP directives. To learn more about The Fitness Blitz podcast, please visit: https://www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com/the-fitness-blitz-podcast/

Sherrie Palm, a champion for women's pelvic health, joins The Womb Happy Hour to talk about Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition estimated to impact 50% of women, yet remains shrouded in silence despite nearly 4000 years on medical record. POP causes physical, emotional, social, sexual, fitness, and employment quality of life impact, women from late teens through end of life suffer in silence with symptoms they don't understand, including incontinence, constipation, vaginal pressure, tissue bulge, or painful intimacy. Two of the most significant female life experiences, childbirth and menopause, are the leading causes, along with multiple other causes compounding risk of experiencing pelvic organ prolapse, yet no screening occurs during routine pelvic exams. Sherrie Palm will clarify what the condition is, how it impacts women, and what you can do clarify if your symptoms may indicate you are experiencing this common, closeted women's health disorder.

Pelvic organ prolapse is an international women’s health concern. The impact of POP varies from country to country and region to region; in some areas the need is for education, in some it is for medical intervention. Throughout the world there is a need to establish awareness. Sherrie Palm is the Founder/President of APOPS, Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support Inc, a nonprofit foundation for pelvic organ prolapse support, an award-winning author of the book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, and the Community Leader of the MedHelp.org Urogynecology Forum. As a women's pelvic floor health advocate, she devotes her time to all avenues of establishing recognition of pelvic organ prolapse and providing support pathways for women in various stages of POP. For relaxation Sherrie enjoys spending time in the woods and meadows of northern Wisconsin, walking with her dogs and taking digital photos of nature. For more info about APOPS or Sherrie Palm, go to  http://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.orghttp://www.sherriepalm.com

Pelvic organ prolapse is an international women’s health concern. The impact of POP varies from country to country and region to region; in some areas the need is for education, in some it is for medical intervention. Throughout the world there is a need to establish awareness. Sherrie Palm is the Founder/President of APOPS, Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support Inc, a nonprofit foundation for pelvic organ prolapse support, an award-winning author of the book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, and the Community Leader of the MedHelp.org Urogynecology Forum. As a women's pelvic floor health advocate, she devotes her time to all avenues of establishing recognition of pelvic organ prolapse and providing support pathways for women in various stages of POP. For relaxation Sherrie enjoys spending time in the woods and meadows of northern Wisconsin, walking with her dogs and taking digital photos of nature. For more info about APOPS or Sherrie Palm, go to  http://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.orghttp://www.sherriepalm.com