IPSS Score Calculator
A free BPH severity test and urinary symptom tracker — the same 7-question International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) urologists use to assess enlarged prostate symptoms. Answer honestly, get your score instantly.
Over the past month, how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after you finished urinating?
What is the IPSS / AUA Symptom Score?
The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), also called the AUA Symptom Index, is the standard 7-question tool urologists use to quantify urinary symptoms from BPH (enlarged prostate). Each question scores 0–5 based on frequency of the symptom over the past month, for a total of 0–35. Scores of 0–7 are mild, 8–19 moderate, and 20–35 severe — read the full IPSS score guide for what each band means for treatment decisions, or take the full ManCore men's health quiz for a broader picture beyond urinary symptoms alone.
| Score | Severity | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| 0–7 | Mild | Watchful waiting with lifestyle changes is usually reasonable. |
| 8–19 | Moderate | Most men start discussing medication with a urologist. |
| 20–35 | Severe | Warrants a full urology evaluation without delay. |
When to See a Urologist
See a urologist if your IPSS score is 8 or higher, if your score has risen 3 or more points since your last check, or if you notice blood in your urine. Seek immediate care for sudden inability to urinate, fever with urinary symptoms, or severe pelvic pain.
Clinical References
- Barry MJ, Fowler FJ Jr, O'Leary MP, et al. “The American Urological Association symptom index for benign prostatic hyperplasia.” The Journal of Urology. 1992;148(5):1549-1557. The original validation study establishing the 7-question AUA/IPSS index. doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36966-5
- Lerner LB, McVary KT, Barry MJ, et al. “Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: AUA Guideline Part I.” The Journal of Urology. 2021;206(4):806-817. Current American Urological Association guideline on evaluating and managing BPH/LUTS, including IPSS-based severity categorization. doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002183
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This tool is an educational aid, not a medical diagnosis. Nothing here constitutes medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or urologist about your own symptoms and results.
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