BPH stands for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a non-cancerous condition.
Your prostate naturally enlarges as you get older—and that’s very common. The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system that produces most of the seminal fluid. Normally, a prostate weighs about 20 grams and is the size of a walnut. The prostate is located below the bladder and surrounds part of the urethra, a thin tube that transports urine from the body.1
In some men, as the prostate enlarges, it also puts pressure on the urethra and causes it to narrow, making it difficult to use the toilet.1
BPH Symptoms1
Waking up several times
a night to urinate
Weak, interrupted
urine stream
Hard time starting
and stopping and/or an
inability to go when you
feel the need
Feeling a sudden
urge to urinate
Not sure your
bladder is empty
Painful or
burning urination
1. Roehrborn CG, McConnell JD, et al. AUA Guideline on the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Available at: http://www.auanet.org/content/guidelines-and-quality-care/clinicalguidelines.cfm?sub=bph
Have you experienced any of these common BPH symptoms?
The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire was developed to measure the severity of your BPH symptoms.2
Your score is not meant to provide medical advice or replace your doctor’s expert opinion and care. Only your doctor can diagnose whether you have BPH and assess your individual condition.
1. Roehrborn CG, McConnell JD, et al. AUA Guideline on the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Available at: http://www.auanet.org/content/guidelines-and-quality-care/ clinical-guidelines.cfm?sub=bph
2. Olympus does not own the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire.
