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What blood tests are needed for erectile dysfunction?

Doctors often recommend blood tests to check for underlying causes of erectile dysfunction, such as testosterone levels, blood glucose (including HbA1c for diabetes risk), and cholesterol (lipid profile). These routine tests help identify issues like low testosterone, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol that can contribute to the problem. Additional tests like prolactin, thyroid function (TSH), or others may be done if initial results are abnormal or symptoms suggest further issues.

Key points:

• Blood tests check testosterone levels to detect low hormone that can cause erectile dysfunction.
• Glucose or HbA1c tests identify diabetes risk by measuring blood sugar control.
• Cholesterol or lipid profile assesses high levels that restrict blood flow.
• Further tests like prolactin or thyroid may follow if routine results are abnormal.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.