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1 in 10 men suffer from Erectile Dysfunction with it being caused by factors such as stress, fatigue, anxiety, or other underlying health conditions. Discover the answers you need and fast. The Erectile Dysfunction Health Test will check for 11 different biomarkers to give you an insight into the possible reasons for impotence or struggling to maintain an erection. Book your health test today!

What are the symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction?

The most common symptom is struggling to maintain an erection, in addition to:

• An increased need to urinate, especially at night
• A sudden need to urinate
• Feeling like the bladder has not emptied fully
• Difficulty starting or stopping a stream of urine
• Visible blood in semen and/or urine
• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Pain in the pelvis, thighs, and back

How do I get tested for Erectile Dysfunction?

You can measure levels of key hormones through a simple blood test, either through a home blood test or at a local clinic with an expert professional. The blood test will measure the levels 11 different biomarkers within your blood, with the results confirming whether your levels are within the normal range, too high or are too low.

The Erectile Dysfunction health test will test for the following biomarkers:

Thyroid Function – TSH
Identifying your level of the Thyroid Hormone TSH will show whether you are producing too many or too few hormones, both of which can impact your health and wellbeing. An underactive thyroid can lead to weight gain, depression and lethargy, whilst an overactive thyroid can cause anxiety, weight loss and, fatigue and trouble sleeping.

Total Prostrate Specific Antigen
This test will check for the total level of PSA in the blood, a protein released into the body by the prostate gland. PSA is a marker in screening for prostate cancer and can help detect cancer earlier.

Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone produced by both men and women. In men, it’s produced by the testes and is responsible for controlling sex drive, maintaining muscle mass, and producing sperm, as well as supporting bone density and regulating your mood.

Prolactin:
Prolactin is a hormone that helps to regulate your reproductive health. High levels of Prolactin can cause erectile dysfunction, impotence, and lowered libido.

HbA1C
This test will measure your average levels of blood glucose over the previous 2-3 months using your blood sample. This can help identify whether you are pre-diabetic or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, enabling you to start making the lifestyle changes required to reduce your risk levels.

High-density Lipoprotein (HDL)
High-density Lipoprotein, or HDL, is one of 5 lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around your body. HDL removes excess cholesterol from your body and delivers it to your liver where it can be processed and excreted, helping to keep your levels of bad cholesterol down (which can cause the walls of blood arteries to narrow). HDL is often called a ‘good cholesterol’ due to its function and ability to remove ‘bad cholesterol’ from the body.

Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Low-density Lipoprotein, or LDL, is another lipoprotein that transports Cholesterol around the body, however it’s the opposite of HDL.  Low-density Lipoprotein is often called a ‘bad cholesterol’ as it deposits excess cholesterol onto the artery walls (and not to the liver). Adding cholesterol to the arteries can cause narrowing and reduced blood flow, which can lead to heart disease, stroke and heart attack.

Total Cholesterol
This biomarker measures the level of both types of cholesterol in your blood, LDL and HDL. A high total level can indicate an increased amount of LDL in your body which is not good for your health.

Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood and is the body’s main way of storing fat for energy. Your body makes triglycerides in your liver and it’s also found in meat, dairy or cooking oil products. High levels of triglycerides in your blood stream can be harmful to your health and lead to a risk of heart disease. Extremely high levels can also increase the risk of pancreatitis.

HDL Ratio of total cholesterol
This will provide you with a ratio of your levels of HDL as part of your total cholesterol level, indicating how much of your total level is ‘good’ cholesterol. You should be aiming for a higher ratio of HDL in your blood than LDL.

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Key points:

• 1 in 10 men suffer from Erectile Dysfunction with it being caused by factors such as stress, fatigue, anxiety, or other underlying health conditions. Discover the answers you need and fast.
• The most common symptom of Erectile Dysfunction is struggling to maintain an erection, in addition to an increased need to urinate, especially at night, fatigue and unexplained weight loss.
• The Erectile Dysfunction Health Test checks for 11 different biomarkers to give you an insight into the possible reasons for impotence or struggling to maintain an erection. Book your health test today!

How a Sample is Taken

With most health tests, there are two options for taking a sample of blood, which is used to test for certain biomarkers. The two most common options are a finger-prick or venous draw:

Finger prick Draw:
Health Tests that take blood via the ‘finger-prick’ method are usually done within the comfort of your own home, enabling you to take a small amount of blood discreetly and conveniently when you want to.

Venous Draw:
Once you have booked your health test, you’ll be sent the blood kit which includes all the equipment needed for a professional blood draw by an experienced healthcare professional, with clinics available across the UK to take your sample.

Details about which option is available for this health test, are available when you compare the results.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How severe is erectile dysfunction?

  Erectile Dysfunction effects your life both physically and mentally, and is a condition that is more common than people think. It is estimated that more than 300 million men globally will suffer from the condition in 2025. Erectile Dysfunction can be treated through lifestyle changes or treatment, so it’s important to get checked to get the answers you need.

• Can erectile dysfunction cure itself?

  Many lifestyle choices cause erectile dysfunction including if you are overweight, smoke, or do not eat a balanced diet, so sometimes if these are changed, erectile dysfunction can disappear. However as other health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and thyroid imbalances can cause erectile dysfunction, it is imported to get checked, so you can get the right treatment, if needed.

• What are the symptoms of erectile dysfunction?

  The most common symptom of Erectile Dysfunction is struggling to maintain an erection, in addition to an increased need to urinate, especially at night, fatigue and unexplained weight loss.

• Is erectile dysfunction permanent?

  Depending on what is causing the erectile dysfunction, and whether that is reversible or not, erectile dysfunction may be only temporary.