Enlarged Prostate (BPH) is normal and treatable.
Stop middle-of-the-night
bathroom trips
Enlarged Prostate (BPH) is normal and treatable.
As a man ages, his prostate can grow, often beginning around the age of 40-50. Enlargement of the prostate is known as BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). BPH is a benign (non-cancerous) condition in which this enlargement tends to block the urethra and affect urine flow out of the body.
If you’re visiting the restroom more than you should, we can help.
Get your BPH score now by taking the short quiz below.
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?
