Boolell et al used the Erection Hardness Grading Scale (EHGS) to determine the effectiveness of sildenafil in males with erectile dysfunction. The authors are from Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England.
Parameters:
(1) size of penis
(2) rigidity (hardness)
(3) sexual intercourse
(4) full erection
Increase in Size |
Rigidity |
Sexual Intercourse |
Full Erection |
Grade |
none |
none |
unable |
absent |
0 |
present |
none |
unable |
absent |
1 |
present |
slight |
unable |
absent |
2 |
present |
moderate |
able |
absent |
3 |
present |
maximum |
able |
present |
4 |
Specialty: Urology
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