What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?

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It’s very common for men to experience occasional difficulty getting an erection. But having erectile dysfunction (ED) is more than an occasional problem. You could have erectile dysfunction if you:

are never able to achieve an erection
can get an erection, but not long enough for intercourse
only get an effective erection now and then

In Australia, erectile dysfunction affects around 40% of men, and older men are affected at higher rates than younger men.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is usually caused by problems in the blood vessels or nerves of the penis. This can be caused by:

hormonal problems
physical problems with the penis
use of certain drugs
mental health problems

We can help you identify the causes of erectile dysfunction with an ED test and recommend the right treatment for you with a doctor consultation.

How we can help

InstantScripts is Australia’s leading online health clinic. We offer an ED blood test which checks for organic causes of erectile dysfunction.

You simply fill out a request form and if approved by one of our Australian-registered doctors, the pathology form will be emailed to you. You then take this to your nearest pathology collection centre.,

Once we receive the results, usually within a few days, we will email them to you. If there is anything abnormal, we will contact you for a follow-up doctor consultation to walk you through the results and help identify recommended actions.

It’s important to know that if you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction, help is available, and depending on what the cause is, treatment may be able to eliminate the problem altogether.

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Online blood tests: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

STEP 1

Complete a digital consultation form. If approved by one of our doctors, a pathology form will be sent to you via phone or email.

STEP 2

Take your pathology form to a collection clinic near you.

STEP 3

After your test, your results will be available in our app or via email within 3-7 business days.

What does it test for?

Our ED test must be done between 8am and 9am (for accurate testosterone levels) and screens for:

Cholesterol/lipids: Checks your cholesterol levels as high cholesterol can be an underlying cause of ED
Urea electrolytes creatinine: Tests your kidney function
Glucose: Checks your blood sugar levels to rule out diabetes
Testosterone: Checks your testosterone levels
LH: This test also relates to testosterone
FSH: Follicle-stimulating hormones is what make sperm, and this test checks the levels in your body
Prolactin: This tests your prolactin levels which rules out conditions such as prolactinoma which can cause ED