SMSNA
WebsiteConsidered the premier society in North America dedicated to progress and education in sexual medicine.
Evaluations published by SMSNA
Brief Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI)
Assessment of male sexual function and any disturbance due to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS)
5 question diagnostic tool to assist in considering the diagnosis of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in women.
Epidemiology & Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Educational Resource for clinicians who treat erectile dysfunction.
ErecTrack
Report & track an erection-related medication response.
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)
Measures six domains of female sexual function: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain.
International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)
Assesses ED and related male sexual functions: erectile, orgasmic, desire, intercourse/overall satisfaction using IIEF.
International Index of Erectile Function-6 (IIEF-6)
6-item quiz to identify erectile dysfunction and severity over the past 4 weeks.
International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS)
Used to quantify benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) & to monitor treatment success.
Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test (MAT)
AKA the Short Marital Adjustment Test (SMAT) used to assess marital satisfaction and adjustment within married couples.
Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ)
Evaluates symptoms & psychological effects in patients with PD who have had vaginal intercourse within the last 3 months
Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT)
A 5-question tool to help identify men who may have a problem with premature ejaculation (PE) during sexual activity.
Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP)
A 4-item patient self-reported questionnaire to assess the impact and severity of premature ejaculation (PE).
Sexual Desire Inventory-2 (SDI-2)
Self-report questionnaire designed to measure various facets of sexual desire.
Sexual Health Inventory For Men (SHIM) or IIEF-5
5-item quiz to identify erectile dysfunction and severity. AKA the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5)
VulvaDerm Differential & Atlas
Assist the practitioner in a vulvar dermatological differential diagnosis.
The SMSNA's objective is to promote, encourage, and support the highest standards of practice, research, education, and ethics in the study of human sexual function and dysfunction.
SMSNA members are dedicated to advancing sexual health and include Physicians (MD/DO), Clinician/Research Scientists (PhD), Advanced Practice Providers (APN/PA), Allied Health Professionals (LPN/LVN/RN, Technician, Medical Assistant), Social Workers (MSW), and other healthcare or research professionals focused on sexual health across North America.
WHAT WE DO
- Identify existing and emerging issues in the field of human sexual function and dysfunction
- Provide a forum for the free exchange and discussion of new ideas, thoughts, and concepts in sexual medicine
- Develop standards and guidelines for sexual medicine research and practice
- Bring leading-edge concepts of research, clinical practice, ethics, and politics to health care professionals interested in sexual medicine and sexual health
STRATEGIC PLAN
- Grow Brand Integrity
- Improve Communications
- Develop a Diversified & Focused Content Strategy
- Define and Enhance Collaborations & Partnerships with All (Scientific and Corporate) Stakeholders
- Increase Participation & Foster Active Engagement
- Enhance Organizational Excellence