Sher Palm Women’s Health Empowerment Advocate

Join me for a captivating conversation with Sher Palm, a dedicated advocate and activist for women's health empowerment. Cher shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and advocacy in destigmatizing vaginal and intimate health concerns, mainly focusing on pelvic organ prolapse.

 From her diagnosis at 30 to founding the Association of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS), Sher's story is one of resilience, empowerment, and determination to improve women's healthcare.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sher Palm as we delve into the vital work of empowering women to take control of their vaginal and pelvic health.

For more information on APOPS: https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/

•  Introduction
  •  Introducing Sher Palm as a women's health empowerment advocate.
  • Sher's work focuses on destigmatizing vaginal and intimate health concerns.
•  Background and Journey Into Advocacy
  • Sher discusses her unexpected journey into advocacy for women's health.
  • Diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse at 30 after being proactive about her health.
•  Initial Diagnosis and Response
  • Sher's experience of discovering pelvic organ prolapse and seeking medical advice.
  • Lack of awareness and understanding of the condition at the time.
  • Sher's proactive approach and decision to pursue surgery.
• Writing and Publishing "The Biggest Secret in Women's Health"
  • Decision to write a book about her experience with pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Challenges faced during the publishing process and finding a publisher.
•  Establishing APOPS
  • Realization of the need for a support network for women with pelvic organ prolapse.
  • The growth of APOPS and its global reach, with over 26,000 members in 183 countries.
• APOPS Support Space and Community Engagement
  •  Facebook group created for APOPS members.
  • Importance of peer support and shared experiences in navigating pelvic organ prolapse.
•  Challenges and Policing in Online Support Groups
  • Addressing challenges of moderating online discussions and enforcing community guidelines.
  • The importance of respectful communication and diverse perspectives within the group.
•  Personalized Treatment Approaches and Patient Empowerment
  • Emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment approaches for pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Recognizing different personality types and preferences in treatment decisions.
  • Supporting women in making informed choices about their health care options.
• Advocacy Efforts and Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Advocacy work to raise awareness about pelvic organ prolapse
  • Launching APOPS' first Women's Public Health Expo to educate and empower women.
•  Educating Teens and Addressing Taboos Around Vaginal Health
  • Discussion on the importance of early education about pelvic health and anatomy.
  • Challenges in addressing taboos and cultural barriers related to vaginal health.
• Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
  • Cher reflects on the progress made in women's health advocacy and the work that remains.
  • Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between practitioners, advocates, and patients.