About one-third of American women will have a hysterectomy by age sixty; over 600,000 each year - making it the second most commonly performed surgery.
But most women don’t know there are options.
The majority of hysterectomies are still performed using outdated methods causing a lengthy and painful recovery period and a large scar. Pass the Pearls advocates small incision surgery that reduces pain, suffering, recovery time and costs.
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Pass The Pearls is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the world of women’s healthcare, spreading the word about state of the art surgical care for women and improving access to minimally invasive surgery.
TO EDUCATE & TO EMPOWER
If you are considering a hysterectomy, you’re not alone. Pass The Pearls was created because many women are not aware of today's hysterectomy choices that can reduce pain and minimize scarring to an area similar in size to Pass The Pearls jewelry designs.
Pass the Pearls jewelry is sold to raise money for awareness campaigns. By purchasing, wearing and sharing items created by Pass The Pearls you become a partner in our campaign to educate women about their healthcare choices and to empower them to ask for minimally invasive procedures.
Pass the Pearls was created by Dr. Lori Warren and is led by our Board of Directors, including physicians, educators, and community leaders.
Dr. Lori Warren was born in Ithaca, NY. She received both her Bachelor's degree and Medical degree at the University of Kentucky, and completed her residency training at Tufts University,…
Pass the Pearls is dedicated to educating women and healthcare professionals about state-of-the-art surgical care and to help women gain access to minimally invasive surgery. This website is also an educational resource.
Here you can read more about hysterectomy facts, the many options for this surgery and important questions to ask your physician. You can also browse links to other helpful sites, learn about doctors who support Pass the Pearls and get involved.
Pass the Pearls Golden Pendant
The ring represents the size of the small incisions from minimally invasive surgery.
The pearl represents the wisdom that is passed to women about their surgical options.
If you are a board certified surgeon trained and experienced in the area of minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures join our String of Surgeons and support Pass The Pearls TODAY.
Barbara S. Levy, M.D., spent 29 years in private practice before accepting an appointment as vice president of health policy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). As a result, she offers an informed and well-rounded perspective on…
Thirty-five percent of American adults said they had used the Internet to diagnose a medical condition for themselves or someone else, according to a study released last week by the Pew Research Center.
In 2008, I interviewed my friend, Dr. Lori Warren, for a segment on the “CBS Evening News.” She passionately explained how hundreds of thousands of women were getting unnecessary abdominal hysterectomies each year instead of having a much simpler laparoscopic procedure. The viewer response was something she tries to avoid during surgery but welcomed while trying to raise awareness: she struck a nerve.
Dr. Shepherd is a new addition to Pass the Pearls as the Public Affairs and Minority Advocacy Chair on the Executive Board. In 2011, Dr. Shepherd completed a fellowship in Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Louisville where she also completed her Masters of Business Administration. She currently is at the University of Illinois at Chicago as the Director in Minimally…
Recently I spent a day with Dr. Vincent Lucente and Dr. Cristina Saiz who specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lucente and his fellow, Dr. Saiz are dedicated to providing excellent surgical care to their patients. They are willing to share their techniques with others and I greatly benefited from being in the operating room with them for the day. They are…
Dr. Lori Warren launched Pass the Pearls on February 11, 2012 at the Pearls and Pumps Fundraiser. She discussed the need for education and awareness about quality surgical care for women. Pass the Pearls is a way to brand minimally invasive surgery for women and help women gain access to less invasive surgery. Pass the Pearls is thrilled that Baptist Hospital Foundation has the same…
The Pearls & Pumps fundraiser in Louisville on February 11th was a great success. 400 people attended Pearls & Pumps and raised over $78,000 for the minimally invasive surgery programs at Baptist Hospitals. Dr. Lori Warren introduced Pass the Pearls and spoke about its mission. Also unveiled was the Pass the Pearls jewelry collection, which blended in very nicely with the jewelry and spring fashion…
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new website. It represents the hard work of many people who are dedicated to informing women about their surgical options, spreading the word about minimally invasive laparoscopic hysterectomy and helping women gain access to these procedures. This site is a work in progress, as it continues to grow and evolve there will be even more opportunities to get involved. The Pass The Pearls jewelry collection will soon be available in our on-line store and you’ll also have the ability to make donations directly to our non-profit organization. Thanks for visiting. Please share the wisdom collected on this website with your friends and family and...pass the pearls.
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Gold Earrings
SKU: 001 / In Stock
Two sizes to suit every taste:
Small hammered circles (0.5" diameter) of 24 karat gold vermeil featuring beautiful freshwater pearls.
Original hammered circles (1.0" diameter) of 24 karat gold vermeil featuring beautiful glass pearls.
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Price: $80.00
Silver Earrings
SKU: 002 / In Stock
Two sizes to suit every taste:
Small hammered circles (0.5" diameter) of sterling silver featuring beautiful freshwater pearls.
Original hammered circles (1.0" diameter) of sterling silver featuring beautiful glass pearls.
Size:
Price: $80.00
Pendant
SKU: 003 / In Stock
Two finishes to suit every taste:
Necklace has an 18" chain with a large hammered circle (1.0" diameter) of 24 karat gold vermeil or sterling silver featuring beautiful glass pearls.
Finish:
Price: $100.00
Tahitian: Donation of $10,000 and above
Tahitian, or black pearls, are pearls are grown in oysters found in the waters of French Polynesia. Only 1 in 10,000 of these oysters produces a pearl and because of this rarity, they cannot be mass produced.… Learn More
Akoya: Donation of $5,000 to < $10,000
Akoya pearls are primarily grown in the cool to temperate saltwater of Japan (China is the second largest producer). The water temperature allows the pearl to develop highly uniform mineral crystals resulting… Learn More
South Sea: Donation of $1,000 to < $5,000
South Sea pearls are grown in the warm, pure waters off of Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand. These pearls and their shells are the largest and rarest grown. It takes 20 to 24… Learn More
Freshwater: Donation of < $1,000
Freshwater pearls are formed in lakes, rivers, ponds and other freshwater bodies mainly in China (Japan and the U.S. also produce). Up to 40 pearls can be grown at once in one mussel and for a long time… Learn More
Pass The Pearls is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization.
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