Am I suffering from erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (male impotence or ED) is one of the many common conditions that can affect the sexual health of men. Often many men are not sure whether they are suffering from erectile dysfunction (male impotence or ED) and the following test may help you identify whether you should discuss the matter further with your doctor.

The test, which consists of five questions, is based on the International Index of Erectile Function*. Each question has several different responses. When answering the questions, you should think back over the last 6 months , and select the response that best describes your situation. When you have answered all the questions click SUBMIT.

Please note: The result of this test is NOT a definitive diagnosis! The test cannot replace professional help. If you suspect that you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (male impotence or ED), you should contact your doctor for advice regardless of the result you get on the test. You may find it helpful to print out the test result and show it to your doctor. This might make it easier for you to discuss the subject with your doctor and help him or her to assess your condition.


Over the last 6 months: Select the most appropriate response
1. How do you rate your confidence that you could get and keep an erection?
Very low
Low
Moderate
High
Very high
2. When you had erections with sexual stimulation, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration?
Almost never or never
Much less than half the time
About half the time
Much more than half the time
Almost always or always
3. During sexual intercourse, how often were you able to maintain your erection after you had penetrated (entered) your partner?
Almost never or never
Much less than half the time
About half the time
Much more than half the time
Almost always or always
4. During sexual intercourse how difficult was it to maintain your erection to the completion of intercourse?
Extremely difficult
Very difficult
Difficult
Slightly difficult
Not difficult
5. When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory for you?
Almost never or never
Much less than half the time
About half the time
Much more than half the time
Almost always or always

 


  

 


* Based on: RC Rosen et al. Development and evaluation of an abridged, 5-item version of the international index of erectile function (IIEF-5) as a diagnostic tool for erectile dysfunction. International Journal of Impotence Research
1999; 11: 319-326.