Diagnostic Tests for Determining Erectile

Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction – 2 words that strike fear in the heart of any man. While
it’s true that society likely places too much emphasis on the erect penis in
many ways, it’s also true that erectile dysfunction can and does lead to issues
that can impact a man’s enjoyment of sex and affect his relationship with his
sexual partners in many different ways. Erectile dysfunction is one of the
major penis health issues a man can face. But what diagnostic tests are
generally employed to help determine if a man has erectile dysfunction (and
perhaps tell a doctor a little more information)?

It comes up often

Erectile dysfunction is a problem that comes up fairly often. By some

estimates, as many as 30,000,000 men suffer from erectile dysfunction, with
half of men over the age of 40 experiencing it to some degree. (As many as
15 percent of men over the age of 70 are classified as having complete
erectile dysfunction.)

Usually a man knows when he has erectile dysfunction, or at least a severe

form of it, because he has experienced issues with attaining or maintaining
an erection while in a sexual situation. Because of this, it may seem odd that
diagnostic tests are needed for erectile dysfunction; however, such tools can
give additional information to a physician that can better equip them to
know how to recommend treatment.

Diagnostic tests

The first step will almost always involve going over a patient’s medical
history, as well as asking questions about sexual matters and penis health.

Usually a number of routine tests will also be recommended, which may

include:

 Blood test
 Urine test

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  Serum creatinine test
 Glucose test
 Testosterone test
 Prolactin test
 Digital rectal exam

This can help give the doctor information about possible physical
circumstances that may be contributing to the erectile dysfunction.

Other tests that may be administered include:

 IIEF Questionnaire. The International Index of Erectile Function

uses answers to questions to determine erectile and orgasmic function,
libido, intercourse satisfaction, and overall satisfaction.

 NPTS. The Nocturnal Penis Tumescence Study examines whether a

man is having erections while he sleeps and, if so, how many. This
can help a doctor if he knows that the man is capable of having
erections (as demonstrated by the NPTS) but is not experiencing them
in sexual situations.

 Penile Electromyogram. The smooth muscle of the penis is crucial

for healthy erections, and this test helps measure the electrical activity
on the smooth muscle.

 Psychological Examination. Often erectile function issues have

psychological factors as at least a contributing factor. (In some
instances, they may be the entire cause.) Depression, stress, or other
issues can play a huge role in how the penis performs (or doesn’t
perform).

 Neurologic Evaluations. There are a number of tests that can be used

to assess whether neurological damage might be a component in the
erectile dysfunction. These include the color Doppler ultrasound,
which creates a picture of penile arteries; the pharmacologic
cavernosometry and cavernosography test, which looks for leaking
from penile veins; or the combined intracavernous injection and
stimulation test, which utilizes penile injections to try to bring about
an erection.

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Information gathered from these tests can help pinpoint probable causes of
erectile dysfunction and enable a doctor to better recommend appropriate
treatment.

Tests can help diagnose erectile dysfunction, but men prefer to avoid its
appearance in the first place. Staying in good overall health and maintaining
proper penis health are goals to increase the likelihood of proper
functioning, so regular application of a superior penis health oil (health
professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven
mild and safe for skin) is a good idea. Try to find an oil that contains L-
arginine, an amino acid that plays an important role in causing the blood
vessels to dilate, allowing for increased blood flow. The oil should also
contain vitamin C, which also aids in necessary penile blood flow.

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