In sum, ED is a troubling condition that may be a sign of serious underlying health problems. It is appropriate to discuss ED with your physician. A variety of management options exist; men and their partners may decide which if any of these are appropriate for their specific circumstances.
“Quite often, oral medications may be the only treatment required and men can resume normal sexual life. If a patient does not respond to oral medications, penile prosthesis (implants) is a viable and long-term option especially in severe cases. While least-chosen, it is important to know penile implants are easy to use and men report a high satisfaction rate. Speaking to an andrologist or urologist is the best option, as they can explain the risks and benefits of each treatment.”

Of course, the test cannot and will not replace a medical examination and diagnosis. For each form of erectile dysfunction a medical examination is advisable. This is all the more true as even mild erectile dysfunctions can be an early warning sign for circulatory disorders such as coronary heart disease or peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Please answer the following 15 questions completely, otherwise an appraisal is not possible. You receive the test result at the end. It is only visible to you. 1. How often have you managed to get an erection during sexual activity in the last month? no sexual activity almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 2. When you had erections with sexual stimulation in the last month, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration? no sexual activity almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 3. When you attempted sexual intercourse in the last month, how often were you able to penetrate your partner? no attempt almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 4. During sexual intercourse in the last month, how often were you able to maintain your erection after you had penetrated your partner? no attempt almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 5. During sexual intercourse in the last month, how difficult was it to maintain your erection to completion of intercourse? no attempt extremely difficult very difficult difficult slightly difficult not difficult 6. How often have you attempted sexual intercourse in the last month? no attempts 1-2 attempts 2-3 attempts 5-6 attempts 7-10 attempts 11-20 attempts 7. When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory for you? no attempt almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 8. How much did you like your sexual intercourse in the last month? no sexual intercourse very well liked well liked it was all right. not much liked not liked 9. When you have had sexual stimulation or intercourse during the last month, how often have you ejaculated? no sexual stimulation or intercourse almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 10. When you have had sexual stimulation or intercourse during the last month, how often have you had the feeling of orgasm (with or without ejaculation)? 11. How often did you feel sexual desire during the last month? almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 12. How high would you rate your sexual desire during the last month? very high high moderate low very low to no desire 13. How satisfied have you been with your overall sex life during the last month? very satisfied quite satisfied about equally satisfied quite unsatisfied very unsatisfied 14. How satisfied have you been with your sexual relationship with your partner during the last month? very satisfied quite satisfied about equally satisfied quite unsatisfied very unsatisfied 15. How do you rate your confidence with regard to the last month that you could get and keep an erection? very high high moderate low very low
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