ED Self-Assessment Tool
Confidential Erectile Dysfunction Screening — IIEF-5 Based
This self-assessment tool helps you evaluate the severity of erectile dysfunction and identify potential vascular risk factors. It is based on the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire, a clinically validated screening instrument used by physicians worldwide.
What This Assessment Covers
The assessment includes questions about erectile confidence, erection firmness during stimulation, ability to maintain erections, satisfaction with intercourse, and vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and cardiovascular history.
How It Works
Answer 12 confidential questions. Your responses are scored to estimate ED severity (mild, moderate, or severe) and identify vascular risk factors that may contribute to erectile dysfunction. Results are displayed immediately — no data is stored or transmitted.
Why Screening Matters
Erectile dysfunction is often an early indicator of underlying cardiovascular disease. The same vascular damage that affects blood flow to the penis can affect the heart and brain. Early screening helps identify treatable causes and can lead to better outcomes with non-surgical therapies like shockwave therapy and the P-Shot.
Important Disclaimer
This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider. Contact Charlotte Men's Clinic at (704) 850-6030 to schedule a comprehensive evaluation.
Contact Charlotte Men's Clinic: (704) 850-6030
Where These Questions Come From
The five questions above come from the IIEF-5, short for the International Index of Erectile Function. Doctors and researchers have used it for years as a quick way to gauge how serious ED is. Your answers add up to a score, and that score lands somewhere between no ED and severe ED.
We also ask about blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, smoking, and weight. Erections are mostly a blood flow event, so those things matter. Nothing you enter here is saved.
Reading Your Score
Think of the result as a starting point. It isn't a diagnosis. A lower score usually means more noticeable symptoms, but it can't tell you why they're happening. That could be circulation, hormones, nerves, a medication, stress, or a mix of several.
One thing worth knowing: ED often shows up before other signs of heart and blood vessel trouble. So even if your symptoms seem minor, it's worth having a doctor look at the bigger picture. If your score points toward ED, the next step is a private visit with Dr. David Croland, who'll go over your history, may order labs, and talk you through what makes sense.
What We Might Talk About at Your Visit
Our focus is on options beyond pills. Depending on what Dr. Croland finds, that might mean low-intensity shockwave therapy with an FDA-cleared device, the P-Shot, testosterone replacement therapy if your labs show low testosterone, or botulinum toxin for ED. Some men do best with more than one. There's a fuller rundown on our ED treatment overview.
Want to see the studies? They're on our Research & Evidence page.
Ready to Talk to Someone?
You can be seen at the Ballantyne Men's Clinic or the Matthews Men's Clinic. Call (704) 850-6030 or send us a message. This quiz is for education only and isn't a substitute for an exam.