What is your IIEF erectile function score?

The 15-question International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Questionnaire is a validated, multi-dimensional, self-administered investigation that has been found useful in the clinical assessment of erectile dysfunction and treatment outcomes in clinical trials. A score of 0-5 is awarded to each of the 15 questions that examine the 4 main domains of male sexual function: erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire and intercourse satisfaction.

Clinical Application

IIEF assessment is limited by the superficial assessment of psychosexual background and the very limited assessment of partner relationship, both important factors in the presentation of male sexual dysfunction. Analysis of the questionnaire should, therefore, be viewed as an adjunct to, rather than a substitute for, a detailed sexual history and examination. The following guide-lines may be applied:

  1. Patients with low IIEF scores (<14 out of 30) in Domain A (Erectile Function) may be considered for a trial course of therapy with erectile function improvement drugs (PED5 inhibitors like Viagra, Cialis, Levitra) and a testosterone blood test.
  2. Patients demonstrating primary orgasmic or ejaculatory dysfunction (Domain B) should be referred for specialist investigation (urologist).
  3. Patients with reduced sexual desire (Domain C) require testing of blood levels of testosterone and prolactin.
  4. Psychosexual counselling should be considered if low scores are recorded in Domains D and E but there is only a moderately lowered score (14 to 25) in Domain A.

Reference

Rosen R, Riley A, Wagner G, et al. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF): A multidimensional scale for assessment of erectile dysfunction. Urology, 1997, 49: 822-830.

Questionnaire:

Q1. How often were you able to get an erection during sexual activity?

  • No sexual activity
  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q2. When you had erections with sexual stimulation, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration?

  • No sexual activity
  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q3. When you attempted intercourse, how often were you able to penetrate (enter) your partner?

  • Did not attempt intercourse
  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q4. During sexual intercourse, how often were you able to maintain your erection after you had penetrated (entered) your partner?

  • Did not attempt intercourse
  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q5. During sexual intercourse, how difficult was it to maintain your erection to completion of intercourse?

  • Did not attempt intercourse
  • Extremely difficult
  • Very difficult
  • Difficult
  • Slightly difficult
  • Not difficult

Q6. How many times have you attempted sexual intercourse?

  • No attempts
  • One to two attempts
  • Three to four attempts
  • Five to six attempts
  • Seven to ten attempts
  • Eleven or more attempts

Q7. When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory for you?

  • Did not attempt intercourse
  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q8. How much have you enjoyed sexual intercourse?

  • No intercourse
  • No enjoyment at all
  • Not very enjoyable
  • Fairly enjoyable
  • Highly enjoyable
  • Very highly enjoyable

Q9. When you had sexual stimulation or intercourse, how often did you ejaculate?

  • No sexual stimulation or intercourse
  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q10. When you had sexual stimulation or intercourse, how often did you have the feeling of orgasm or climax?

  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q11. How often have you felt sexual desire?

  • Almost never or never
  • A few times (less than half the time)
  • Sometimes (about half the time)
  • Most times (more than half the time)
  • Almost always or always

Q12. How would you rate your level of sexual desire?

  • Very low or none at all
  • Low
  • Moderate
  • High
  • Very high

Q13. How satisfied have you been with your overall sex life?

  • Very dissatisfied
  • Moderately dissatisfied
  • Equally satisfied & dissatisfied
  • Moderately satisfied
  • Very satisfied

Q14. How satisfied have you been with your sexual relationship with your partner?

  • Very dissatisfied
  • Moderately dissatisfied
  • Equally satisfied & dissatisfied
  • Moderately satisfied
  • Very satisfied

Q15. How do you rate your confidence that you could get and keep an erection?

  • Very low
  • Low
  • Moderate
  • High
  • Very high

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