IPSS (BPH symptom score)

International Prostate Symptom Score with severity band.

Last reviewed January 6, 2026

IPSS: Incomplete emptying

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Frequency (less than 2 hours)

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Intermittency

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Urgency

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Weak stream

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Straining

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Nocturia

Not at all (0)Less than 1 time in 5 (1)Less than half the time (2)About half the time (3)More than half the time (4)Almost always (5)

IPSS: Quality of life

Delighted (0)Pleased (1)Mostly satisfied (2)Mixed (3)Mostly dissatisfied (4)Unhappy (5)Terrible (6)

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