SHIM · 2 minutes
Erectile function (SHIM / IIEF-5)
Five questions about the past 6 months. Result categorises severity from no ED to severe and points to the right next step — workup, medication, or specialist evaluation.
Over the past 6 months: How do you rate your confidence that you could get and keep an erection?
Educational tool — not a diagnosis. Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM), Cappelleri & Rosen 1998 — abbreviated from IIEF-15. Validated in clinical practice and trials.
Frequently asked
Plain-language answers about erectile function, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.
- What is a normal SHIM score?
- 22–25 indicates no ED, 17–21 mild, 12–16 mild-to-moderate, 8–11 moderate, 1–7 severe ED. Lower scores indicate worse function.
- Is ED a sign of underlying disease?
- Often yes. ED frequently precedes cardiovascular events by 3–5 years. A workup should include cardiovascular risk assessment, fasting glucose, testosterone and lipid panel.
- What treatments are available in China?
- PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) are widely available at Class A urology departments at substantially lower cost than the US/EU. Penile injection therapy and surgical implants are available at academic centres.
About this screener
Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM), Cappelleri & Rosen 1998 — abbreviated from IIEF-15. Validated in clinical practice and trials.
What this screener covers
- Erectile dysfunction(ICD-10 N52)
Validated source
Medical review
Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (Urology coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01
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