What Tests Should Be Done Before Erectile Dysfunction Treatment?

Erectile dysfunction, which can occur at both young and advanced ages, is a sexual dysfunction that affects the sexual happiness of both men and women and can become chronic and progressive.

Erectile dysfunction, which can arise due to psychological or physiological reasons, can be a harbinger of important diseases. Therefore, men experiencing this problem need to consult andrologists without losing time and have their tests done. The point that should not be forgotten is that erectile dysfunction can be treated if managed correctly and personalized treatment options are determined.

Patient History Must Be Evaluated Before Proceeding to Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

First, the history (anamnesis) of patients applying to andrologists with erectile problems is listened to. It should be learned how often they experience erectile problems, whether they consume cigarettes, whether they have undergone surgery before, whether they have drug addictions, and which systemic diseases they have.

Blood Tests Required Before Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

As I mentioned earlier, erectile dysfunction can occur due to both psychological and organic reasons. The blood tests that should be performed on patients before erectile dysfunction treatment to reveal the organic causes leading to the problem can be listed as follows:

• Fasting Blood Glucose Measurement: To check for diabetes.

• Blood Lipids Measurement: Cholesterol and Triglycerides (Lipid Profile).

• Blood Pressure Measurement: (Hypertension check).

• Hormone Tests: Testosterone (Male hormone), Thyroid, and Prolactin levels.

• Complete Blood Count (CBC).

Blood tests that need to be performed to determine the causes of erectile dysfunction are important for evaluating personalized treatment options. Treatment processes should not be started unless blood tests and the examinations I will mention shortly are performed on men with complaints.

Cardiovascular Diseases Should Be Questioned Before ED Treatment

Erectile dysfunction is a health problem closely related to vascular health. The loss of function, hardening (atherosclerosis), or blockage of vessels inevitably affects a person's sexual health as well. Therefore, cardiovascular health should be scrutinized, especially in men over the age of 50 experiencing erectile dysfunction.

Penile Color Doppler Ultrasound in Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis

In men with erectile dysfunction, blood flow in the tubes (corpora cavernosa) inside the penis has either decreased or, in advanced cases, ceased completely.

Penile Color Doppler Ultrasonography (USG) technology should be utilized to measure the flow of the arterial system feeding the penis or the venous system returning blood in the penis to the body after ejaculation. Thanks to the 'Penile Color Doppler Ultrasound' to be performed by experienced radiologists, vascular problems that may lead to erectile dysfunction can be clearly detected.

Importance of Tests Before Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

All tests must be fully performed to obtain successful results in the treatments of men applying to experts with erectile dysfunction. The tests performed to find the most suitable one for the person among the treatment methods for erectile dysfunction can shorten the patient's treatment process, eliminate the psychological pressure they experience, and ensure the treatment reaches its goal.

Therefore, individuals with erectile dysfunction should not seek remedies on their own. People who determine their own treatments without consulting experts based on hearsay or information obtained from the internet may put their health at risk.