If you’re experiencing urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, or a weak stream, your doctor may recommend taking the BPH Quiz, also known as the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). It’s a short, simple questionnaire that tracks how often these symptoms happen and how much they affect your daily life. It’s a brief, straightforward questionnaire that helps track the frequency of these symptoms and their impact on your life.
It’s beneficial if you’re exploring options like the TULSA Procedure, which is a minimally invasive way to treat certain types of prostate conditions.
Anyone who’s noticing urinary symptoms or changes in how often they need to go to the bathroom might benefit from filling out the IPSS.
It’s also commonly used by people who are exploring treatments for prostate health, including those who want to learn more about the TULSA Procedure.
The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was developed by the American Urological Association in 1992 to help assess urinary symptoms commonly linked to prostate health. It includes 8 questions focused on symptom frequency and an additional question, endorsed by the World Health Organization, that asks how you would feel if those symptoms stayed the same.
Your answers to these questions help categorize the severity of your symptoms. Doctors may use the IPSS at different points in time to better understand how your symptoms are changing and whether treatment options, such as the TULSA Procedure, may be worth exploring.
The TULSA Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment that uses the TULSA-PRO® system. It’s designed to precisely target and heat a specific area of the prostate, defined by your surgeon, to remove problematic to obstructive tissue. While doing this, the system also works to protect the surrounding areas, such as the urethra and rectum, to help preserve normal function.
The IPSS is often used before and after the TULSA Procedure. Here’s how:
It helps determine if you’re a good candidate based on the severity of your symptoms
It helps track how much your symptoms have improved over time.
Studies have shown that many people experience improvement in their IPSS scores after undergoing the TULSA Procedure, resulting in a reduction in urinary symptoms. Of course, your doctor will evaluate whether this approach is right for your situation.
Understanding your symptoms is an important first step to your prostate health. The IPSS helps you and your doctor get a clearer picture of what you’re experiencing so you can explore the proper care options together, including whether the TULSA Procedure may be appropriate for you.
Below are the IPSS test questions to help start that conversation.
The questions in this assessment are based on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), a tool used by doctors to better understand the severity of urinary symptoms related to prostate health. While this assessment doesn’t provide a diagnosis or medical advice, your results can help guide a meaningful discussion with your doctor.
You can print your results and bring them to your appointment—they’re a helpful starting point when exploring options like the TULSA Procedure.
Please answer each question based on your experiences within the last 30 days.
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