Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic

                                                FOREWORD

By Dr. Debra Muth, BS, MS, WHNP, ND

Diplomate of Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine

August 2008

          Sherrie Palm, with her genuine positive and infectious energy, has been a wonderful friend over the years. Sherrie is also a patient of mine. One of the most difficult office visits I experienced at my medical practice was when I diagnosed her with a Cystocele and Rectocele, also referred to as Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

           Knowing of Sherrie’s success as a researcher and integrative health advocate made it somewhat easier to deliver this unfortunately common diagnosis. It is ill fated for a proactive woman such as Sherrie to develop this type of disorder. She had been performing Kegel Exercises regularly for years. She was using Bio-Identical Hormones, following a proper diet, exercising regularly, and taking dietary supplements. How could this have happened to such an advocate of great health?

          Unfortunately, she was unable to readily access an abundance of information to explain why this happened to her, and what she could have done to perhaps prevent it. The most difficult issues for any patient diagnosed with a disorder are for them to understand how it happened and to figure out what can be done to effectively treat it. This knowledge helps a patient understand, cope, and manage their respective afflictions. Gathering data regarding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction became a passion of Sherrie’s.

           In the summer of 2008, Sherrie Palm presented me with a manuscript for an enlightening book on Pelvic Floor Prolapse. After reading

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic, I knew that this book needed to get into the hands of women everywhere. It is packed full of the information needed to understand the cause of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Readers will gain a new and refreshing perspective on the treatment options and complications of this common disorder. After reading this book, you will not have to wonder any more about decisions you may need to make regarding your condition and ultimate treatments. This book will help you realize that you are not alone. It will gently remind you that the most healing solution to any medical problem is knowledge. 

           It has been a pleasure to provide care to this author and to be her friend. As a practitioner, it is rewarding to help heal and educate others. I am proud to do this every day, and I am happy and proud that my friend has been able to experience the same.