Can urethral mobility be assessed using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification system? An analysis of the correlation between point Aa and Q-tip angle in varying stages of prolapse.

Objectives: To determine whether the Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Quantification (POP-Q) system can be used as a replacement for Q-tip testing to assess urethral mobility in women.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of a clinical database of 1490 patients presenting to a urogynecology clinic. The evaluation included both Q-tip straining angle and POP-Q examination.