How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?
Doctors diagnose erectile dysfunction mainly through a detailed discussion of your medical and sexual history, a physical examination, and routine blood tests. The physical exam checks your genitals, blood pressure, and nerves, while blood tests look for issues like hormone levels, diabetes, or cholesterol. Further tests such as ultrasound or urine tests may follow if needed to identify specific causes.
Key points:
- Diagnosis starts with a medical history covering health conditions, medications, lifestyle, and sexual difficulties.
- A physical exam assesses genitals, blood pressure, testicles, nerves, and sometimes the prostate.
- Routine blood tests check hormones, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other markers.
- Additional tests like ultrasound or nocturnal erection monitoring may be used if initial findings suggest vascular or psychological issues.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.