Table 5.

Multivariable Linear Regressions for Factors Associated with POP-Q Point C in three groups of women with varying degrees of pelvic support^a

Variable	Normal Normal B (SE)	Normal Prolapse B (SE)	Prolapse Prolapse B (SE)
Constant	−3.21 (4.31)	−16.35 (7.20)	−4.83 (3.51)
Cervix Location at Minimal Force (1 N)	0.01 (.04)	0.01 (.03)	0.12 (.02)b
Apical support stiffness (N/mm)	−3.75 (4.64)	7.26 (7.94)	−4.71 (3.34)
Age (years)	−0.05 (.06)	−0.02 (.05)	0.03 (.04)
Body Mass Index (kg/m 2)	0.04 (.11)	0.12 (.11)	0.13 (.11)
Parity	0.34 (.54)	1.6 (10)	0.35 (.40)
Adjusted R2	−0.45	0.23	0.65b

^aPerformed as a function of cervix location at minimal force, stiffness, BMI, age and parity.

^bP <.001