How Severe Are My Symptoms?
The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire was developed to measure the severity of your BPH symptoms. Your score is not meant to provide medical advice or replace your doctor's expert opinion and care. Only your doctor can diagnose whether you have BPH and assess your individual condition. There are other conditions that can cause urinary symptoms besides BPH.
The following is a series of questions that ask how often certain symptoms occur. To mark your response, click on the box that best describes your symptoms. When you have answered all 8 questions, click on SUBMIT, and your total score will be calculated.
How Severe Are My Symptoms?
What your symptom score means:
Your Quality of Life Score
Your symptom severity score is mild. Call 205-930-0920 to schedule an appointment.
Your symptom severity score is moderate. Call 205-930-0920 to schedule an appointment.
Your symptom severity score is severe. It may be time to take action quickly. Remember, only your doctor can assess your individual condition and diagnose if you have BPH or should guide you in other treatment options. Call 205-930-0920 or complete the appointment request form below to schedule a consultation today.
Would you be interested in learning about treatment options available to men living with symptoms from BPH?
There are several methods of treatment available to men affected by BPH. Talk to your urologist about these treatments with you to determine which is most appropriate for your condition.
By submitting your results, you are giving permission for the Urology Centers of Alabama BPH Navigator to contact you about your next steps to finding relief.
Summary of your answers
1. Incomplete Emptying
Over the last month, how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after you finished urinating?
2. Frequency
During the last month, how often have you had to urinate again less than 2 hours after you finished urinating?
3. Intermittency
During the last month, how often have you found you stopped and started again several times when you urinated?
4. Urgency
During the last month, how often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?
5. Weak Stream
During the last month, how often have you had a weak urinary stream?
6. Straining
During the last month, how often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?
7. Sleeping
During the last month, how many times did you most typically get up to urinate from the time you went to bed at night until the time you got up in the morning?
8. Quality of Life
If you were to spend the rest of your life with your urinary condition the way it is now, how would you feel about that?