Enlarged prostate

Find out how healthy your prostate is by means of this IPSS* based test which is used in the assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms.

Please note information given is not intended to diagnose, prescribe or replace the advice of a doctor or other healthcare professional.

* International Prostate Symptoms Score
Barry MJ, et al. (1992). The American Urological Association symptom index for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Journal of Urology, 148: 1549–1557.

Man taking prostate check

Your Prostate Symptom Score

Please answer all questions below to find your Prostate Symptom Score

Over the past month how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after you finished urinating?
Not at all	1 to 5 times	Less than half	Half the time	More than half	Almost always
Over the past month how often have you had the urge to urinate again less than two hours after you finished urinating?
Not at all	1 to 5 times	Less than half	Half the time	More than half	Almost always
Over the past month how often have you found yourself stopping and starting several times when you urinate?
Not at all	1 to 5 times	Less than half	Half the time	More than half	Almost always
Over the past month how often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?
Not at all	1 to 5 times	Less than half	Half the time	More than half	Almost always
Over the past month how often have you had a weak urinary stream?
Not at all	1 to 5 times	Less than half	Half the time	More than half	Almost always
Over the past month how often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?
Not at all	1 to 5 times	Less than half	Half the time	More than half	Almost always
Over the past month how many times on average did you get up to urinate during the night?
None	1 time	2 times	3 times	4 times	5 times or more

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Result:

0 points:

Your responses indicate no apparent symptoms.If you are interested in taking measures to help maintain prostate health your pharmacist or health care advisor will be happy to advise on reducing risk factors through a healthy life style, diet and supplementation.

1-7 points:

Your responses indicate that you may have minimal symptoms. You should see your doctor and if a benign enlarged prostate (BPH) is diagnosed then you can treat the symptoms with Prostasan Saw saw palmetto capsules. Your doctor will be able to advise on lifestyle and dietary changes that may also help.

If you have a confirmed diagnosis of benign enlarged prostate (BPH) then you may wish to try Prostasan to help treat the symptoms.

Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve urinary discomfort in men with an enlarged prostate (BPH) based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Before using Prostasan you must have been told by your doctor that you have a benign enlarged prostate (BPH). Always read the leaflet.

8-19 points:

Your responses indicate that you may have symptoms of an enlarged prostate. If you haven't already done so you should see your doctor and if a benign enlarged prostate (BPH) is diagnosed then you can treat the symptoms with Prostasan Saw palmetto capsules. Your doctor will be able to advise on lifestyle and dietary changes that may also help.

If you have a confirmed diagnosis of benign enlarged prostate (BPH) then you may wish to try Prostasan to help treat the symptoms.

20-35 points:

You should see your doctor for a diagnosis. If your doctor does diagnose a benign enlarged prostate (BPH) then you can treat the symptoms with Prostasan Saw palmetto capsules. Your doctor will be able to advise on lifestyle and dietary changes that may also help.

If you have a confirmed diagnosis of benign enlarged prostate (BPH) then you may wish to try Prostasan to help treat the symptoms.

(only when all questions have been answered)