Just like a car, your body often signals when something isn't working right.
Unfortunately, many men who experience BPH symptoms (frequent urination, trouble starting and stopping urine, and a weak urine stream) ignore the signs and figure it's just part of getting older. But, over time, these symptoms can create bigger problems for your bladder - even resulting in the need for adult diapers or a catheter later in life.Don't ignore the signs. Get your BPH score now!
When you have answered all 7 questions, click on Get Results, and your total score will be calculated.Results
Your IPSS Score
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Your symptom severity score is . If you are concerned about your symptoms, you may benefit from finding a urologist who can discuss BPH with you. Remember, only your doctor can assess your individual condition and diagnose if you have BPH. Click here to find a MidLantic Urology location near you.
Scoring
- 0 to 7 indicates mild symptoms
- 8 to 19 indicates moderate symptoms
- 20 to 35 indicates severe symptoms
Click here for additional resources and information about BPH and how MidLantic Urology can help.
Your Answers
1. Incomplete Emptying: How often have you had the sensation of not emptying your bladder?
2. Frequency: How often have you had to urinate less than every two hours?
3. Intermittency: How often have you found you stopped and started again several times when you urinated?
4. Urgency: How often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?
5. Weak Stream: How often have you had a weak urinary stream?
6. Straining: How often have you had to strain to start urination?
7. Sleeping: How many times do you typically get up at night to urinate?
