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The SHIM questionnaire (Aslo known as the IIEF 5) is an abridged and slightly modified version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), designed for easy use to diagnose the presence and severity of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). This diagnostic tool may reduce the number of incorrectly diagnosed or undiagnosed cases. It is intended to complement your doctor's physical examination and your patient history as a means to detect ED.


Question 1: Which age group are you?





 

Question 2: Which population group do you belong to?




 

Question 3: Do you suffer from / have recently experienced any of the following conditions?
Diabetes
Depression
Recent Prostatectomy
Pelvic Injuries / Surgery
Spinal Chord Injury
Heart Disease
High Cholesterol
Smoking
High Blood Pressure
Other

 

Question 4: Have you been treated for ED before?


Question 5: If your answer to Question 4 was "Yes", pleas state the name of the treatment you used.

 

Question 6: How do you rate your cofidence that you can get and keep an erection?




 

Question 7: When you had erections with stimulation, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration?

or never





Question 8: During sexual intercourse, how often were you able to maintain your erectio after you had penetration (entered your partner)?





 

Question 9: During sexual intercourse, how difficult was it to maintain your erection to complete the intercourse?







Question 10: When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory for you?







 

 

Quick Tip:
ED can often be successfully treated.
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