A useful tool to provide some indication of whether and to what extent the patient is experiencing ED. Responses to each of the five questions are summed to arrive at a total score that can range from 0 to 25, with higher scores indicating better sexual health.

The evaluation for ED should include a medical and sexual history. In addition, the following may be considered1:

• A focused physical examination and appropriate laboratory tests, including urinalysis, serum glucose, lipid profile, and testosterone levels
• The presence of vascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, serum lipid abnormalities, smoking, and coronary artery disease
• History of penile or pelvic trauma, chronic renal failure, radiation therapy, pelvic or genital surgery, and Peyronie's disease
• A psychosocial examination

ED Assessment Quiz

An ED assessment quiz for patients can be a useful tool to provide some indication of whether and to what extent the patient is experiencing ED. To download and print an ED assessment quiz to use in your practice, click the link below. This quiz is not intended as a substitute for a complete evaluation, including a physical examination and medical history. ED Quiz