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What kind of blood test help in finding the cause of erection problem?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need for evaluation: The choice of test would be directed by the initial evaluation of the cause of ed. Please see this site for possible causes of ed and related issues. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/ds00162/dsection=causes.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

A few ideas: In a guy your age, two causes that are often overlooked are prolactinoma (serum prolactin) and hemochromatosis (serum ferritin).

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Answered 8/28/2014

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A member asked:

What kind of blood test help in finding the cause of erection problem?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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