The American Urological Association symptom index is used to determine the severity of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Please answer the following questions based upon your experience over the past month. Click “Analyze” to review your score. The total score runs from zero to 41. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. Scores less than seven are considered mild and generally do not warrant treatment. Regardless of your score, if your symptoms are bothersome, you should consult with your doctor.
Prostate Symptom Score
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McVary, K.T., Roehrborn, C.G., Avins, A.L., Barry, M.J., Bruskewitz, R.C., Donnell, R.F., Foster, Jr., H.E., Gonzalez, C.M., Kaplan, S.A., Penson, D.F., Ulchaker, J.C., Wei, J.T.: American Urological Association Guideline: Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Revised, 2010.
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Prostate Symptom Score
Your Score:
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McVary, K.T., Roehrborn, C.G., Avins, A.L., Barry, M.J., Bruskewitz, R.C., Donnell, R.F., Foster, Jr., H.E., Gonzalez, C.M., Kaplan, S.A., Penson, D.F., Ulchaker, J.C., Wei, J.T.: American Urological Association Guideline: Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Revised, 2010.
American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc., ©2010.
No Symptoms
Your score is 0, indicating that you have no BPH symptoms.
Regardless of your score, if your symptoms are bothersome, you should consult with your doctor. Find a physician that specializes in BPH treatment near you
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Mild
Your score is 7 or less, indicating that you have mild BPH symptoms that generally do not warrant treatment.
Regardless of your score, if your symptoms are bothersome, you should consult with your doctor. Find a physician that specializes in BPH treatment near you
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Moderate
Your score is 8-19, indicating that you have moderate BPH symptoms. Contact your physician to discuss your symptoms and possible treatment options.
Regardless of your score, if your symptoms are bothersome, you should consult with your doctor. Find a physician that specializes in BPH treatment near you
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Severe
Your score is 20-41, indicating that you have severe BPH symptoms that may warrant treatment. Contact your physician to discuss your treatment options.
Regardless of your score, if your symptoms are bothersome, you should consult with your doctor. Find a physician that specializes in BPH treatment near you
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