Educational tool

Self-Assessment — ED & Penile Implant Research

A short, anonymous educational quiz to help you organize your thinking. Not a diagnostic tool. No identifying information is collected or stored.

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Question 1

Over the past 6 months, have you had difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for satisfying intercourse?

Question 2

Have oral medications (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil) been tried and either stopped working, caused side effects, or been contraindicated?

Question 3

Do you have a history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, prostate surgery, or pelvic radiation?

Question 4

Has ED affected your relationship, confidence, or quality of life enough that you are actively researching surgical options?

Question 5

Are you generally in good health and willing to undergo standard pre-operative evaluation?

Question 6

Do you understand that a penile prosthesis is a permanent device and that natural erections will not return after implantation?

Question 7

Have you discussed your situation with a urologist or men's sexual health specialist?