AUA Symptom Score Questionnaire

The American Urological Association (AUA) has created the symptom index below to give you and your physician an understanding of the severity of your enlarged prostate symptoms.

Choose the response for each question that corresponds to your experiences by clicking on the button in the column that matches your answer.

Questions to be answered regarding your BPH condition	Not at all	Less than 1 time in 5	Less than half the time	About half the time	More than half the time	Almost Always	Point Value
Over the past month, how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after you finished urinating?
Over the past month, how often have you had to urinate again less than 2 hours after you finished urinating?
Over the past month, how often have you stopped and started again several times when you urinated?
Over the past month, how often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?
Over the past month, how often have you had a weak urinary stream?
Over the past month, how often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?
Over the past month, how many times did you most typically get up to urinate from the time you went to bed at night until the time you got up in the morning? (Check the column which best represents the number of times you awake each night, on average)

Your AUA Symptom Score is:

What your score means:

0-7 points	8-19 points	20-35 points
Symptoms are MILD	Symptoms are MODERATE	Symptoms are SEVERE

If you scored 8 points or higher you should consult a physician.

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