Sherrie Palm

Founder and CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS), Sherrie “Sher” Palm is a pelvic organ prolapse patient advocate, women’s health activist, award-winning author, and international speaker. She leads the global charge to destigmatize vaginal health and amplify awareness of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Palmer’s journey with pelvic organ prolapse began with her own diagnosis in 2007. While researching the condition, Palmer was shocked to learn that POP has been medically documented for nearly 4,000 years and affects half of all women worldwide — yet research, screening protocol, and support for patients have lagged behind in this space, compared to other health sectors.

Palm authored her first book about POP in 2009 in an effort to increase awareness of the condition. As her advocacy journey progressed into activism, she felt called to further support POP patients and spearhead change in this space. In 2010, she founded APOPS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and grassroots movement dedicated to eradicating the stigma surrounding pelvic organ prolapse.

Palm has presented nationally and internationally to physician, research, academic, corporate, government, and patient audiences since 2011. Her speeches focus on advancing POP awareness, screening, practice, and policy.