How to Tell if You Have Erectile Dysfunction

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Note when you have trouble getting or keeping an erection.. Be on the lookout for reduced interest in sexual activities.. Note common factors that sometimes lead to ED.

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Note when you have trouble getting or keeping an erection.

Step 1

Note when you have trouble getting or keeping an erection.

2

Be on the lookout for reduced interest in sexual activities.

Step 2

Be on the lookout for reduced interest in sexual activities.

3

Note common factors that sometimes lead to ED.

Step 3

Note common factors that sometimes lead to ED.

4

Watch for symptoms that persist for 2 months or more.

Step 4

Watch for symptoms that persist for 2 months or more.

5

Look for other sexual disorders that coincide with your ED.

Step 5

Look for other sexual disorders that coincide with your ED.

6

Have your doctor conduct a physical and psychological exam.

Step 6

Have your doctor conduct a physical and psychological exam.

7

Get your blood tested for conditions that might cause ED.

Step 7

Get your blood tested for conditions that might cause ED.

8

Undergo a fasting blood test or A1C test to check for diabetes.

Step 8

Undergo a fasting blood test or A1C test to check for diabetes.

9

Ask your doctor if you should have an ultrasound performed.

Step 9

Ask your doctor if you should have an ultrasound performed.

10

Take medications to treat ED as prescribed by your doctor.

Step 10

Take medications to treat ED as prescribed by your doctor.

11

Ask your doctor if you should take testosterone supplements.

Step 11

Ask your doctor if you should take testosterone supplements.

12

Eliminate stressors and causes of anxiety in your life.

Step 12

Eliminate stressors and causes of anxiety in your life.

13

Make lifestyle changes to treat and prevent ED.

Step 13

Make lifestyle changes to treat and prevent ED.

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