Purpose of SHIM

• With the advent of oral therapies for ED, the need for accurate diagnosis is greater than ever.
• The SHIM Questionnaire (also known as the IIEF-5) is an abridged and slightly modified 5-item version of the 15-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), designed for easy use, by clinicians, to diagnose the presence and severity of ED in clinical settings.
• This diagnostic tool may reduce the number of incorrectly diagnosed or underdiagnosed cases. It is intended to complement the physical examination and patient history as a means to detect ED.