• International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) A symptom index for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) was developed and validated by a multidisciplinary measurement committee of the American Urological Association (AUA).  Validation studies were conducted involving a total of 210 BPH patients and 108 control subjects.  The final AUA symptom index includes 7 questions covering frequency, nocturia, weak urinary stream, hesitancy, intermittence, incomplete emptying and urgency.  On revalidation, the index was internally consistent (Cronbach's alpha = 0.86) and the score generated had excellent test-retest reliability (r = 0.92).  Scores were highly correlated with subjects' global ratings of the magnitude of their urinary problem (r = 0.65 to 0.72) and powerfully discriminated between BPH and control subjects (receiver operating characteristic area 0.85).  Finally, the index was sensitive to change, with preoperative scores decreasing from a mean of 17.6 to 7.1 by 4 weeks after prostatectomy (p < 0.001).  The AUA symptom index is clinically sensible, reliable, valid and responsive.  It is practical for use in practice and for inclusion in research protocols. To calculate your IPSS, answer each of the 7 questions below.  After responding to all 7 questions, press the "Calculate" button. Your total BPH symptom score and commentary will appear at bottom.

  1. During the last month or so how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after urinating? Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost Always 2. During the last month or so how often have you had to urinate again less than two hours after you have urinated? Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost Always 3. During the last month or so how often have you stopped and started, several times when you urinated? Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost Always 4. During the last month or so how often have you found it difficult to postpone urination? Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost Always 5. During the last month or so how often have you had a weak urinary stream? Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost Always 6. During the last month or so how often have you had to push or strain to urinate? Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost Always 7. 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? None 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times or more Total Score   Results

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