What is the Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence Profile?

The Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Profile is a comprehensive blood test panel designed to investigate the most common medical causes of erectile dysfunction. Erectile function relies on healthy blood flow, hormone balance, nerve signalling and metabolic health, all of which are assessed within this profile.

This test evaluates lipid levels, blood sugar control, thyroid function, prolactin and testosterone status, as well as prostate health markers. Identifying underlying abnormalities helps guide targeted treatment rather than symptom-only management.

Why do I need an Erectile Dysfunction Profile?

You may need this test if you experience persistent difficulty achieving or maintaining erections. Erectile dysfunction is often an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction or hormonal imbalance.

Assessing these markers together helps identify reversible causes and supports early intervention to improve sexual health and overall wellbeing.

Symptoms and scenarios where testing is recommended:

• Difficulty achieving or maintaining erections
• Reduced libido
• Fatigue or low energy
• Poor exercise tolerance
• Symptoms of low testosterone
• Diabetes or cardiovascular risk factors
• Thyroid dysfunction symptoms
• Prostate health concerns

What’s Tested in This Profile?

Lipid & Cardiovascular Markers

• Triglycerides
• Total Cholesterol
• High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
• Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Glucose & Metabolic Markers

• Glucose
• HbA1c

Hormonal Markers

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Prolactin
• Total Testosterone
• Free Testosterone

Prostate Marker

• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

Benefits of the Erectile Dysfunction Profile

• Identifies underlying medical causes of ED
  Goes beyond symptom treatment.
• Assesses cardiovascular risk factors
  ED may be an early sign of heart disease.
• Evaluates hormone balance
  Identifies testosterone or prolactin abnormalities.
• Screens for diabetes-related causes
  Poor glucose control affects blood vessels and nerves.
• Supports prostate health assessment
  PSA provides additional clinical context.
• Guides targeted treatment strategies
  Enables personalised medical management.
• Supports long-term male health monitoring
  Identifies broader health risks early.
• Comprehensive yet convenient testing
  Multiple markers assessed in one profile.

Step-by-Step: How Testing Works

Choose your preferred testing method

You can attend one of our UK partner clinics or arrange a home or hotel visit with a mobile phlebotomist.

Option 1 – In-Clinic Blood Draw

1. Select your nearest UK clinic and book an appointment.
2. A clinician or phlebotomist collects a venous blood sample.
3. The sample is analysed across metabolic, hormonal and prostate markers.
4. Results are delivered securely online.

Option 2 – Home or Hotel Phlebotomy (+£60)

1. Book a UK-wide home or hotel visit at a convenient time.
2. A trained phlebotomist collects your blood sample on-site.
3. The sample is transported to the laboratory.
4. Results are uploaded digitally without the need to travel.

Your Results Explained

Low Levels

• Low testosterone may reduce libido and erectile function.
• Low HDL cholesterol increases cardiovascular risk.

Typical UK reference ranges vary by age and laboratory.

Normal Levels

Normal results suggest balanced hormone levels, healthy blood sugar control and acceptable cardiovascular markers.
This reduces the likelihood of underlying medical causes of ED.

High Levels

• High glucose or HbA1c suggests diabetes or insulin resistance.
• Elevated cholesterol increases vascular risk.
• Raised prolactin may suppress testosterone production.

Results are interpreted alongside symptoms and clinical context.