July 22, 2026 · International urogynecology journal · DOI: 10.1007/s00192-026-06749-7

Associations Between Vaginal Angle and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Exploration of a Possible New Screening Tool

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This study aimed to investigate the association between vaginal angle measurements and the stage and predominant compartment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) as a potential new screening tool. The findings indicated that vaginal angles, particularly during Valsalva maneuvers, were significantly correlated with POP stages and were notably higher in cases of posterior-predominant POP. The authors suggest that further research is needed to validate these associations and explore their clinical implications.

Kimberley Chiu, Chiara Ghetti, Melanie R Meister, Jung A Lee, Ratna Pakpahan, Siobhan Sutcliffe, Jerry L Lowder

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