Patient's question:
I am 45 years old and recently feel like I have erectile dysfunction. What tests are required for erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Hello, first undergo a urological ultrasound examination at the hospital to check if impotence is caused by inflammation or other diseases. Second, urine tests, including routine urinalysis, urine sediment, urine flow rate, urine 17-keto steroids, urine 17-hydroxy steroids, urine creatinine, etc. Third, penile erection nerve examination. Fourth, semen analysis. Fifth, routine prostate examination, mainly to check if impotence is caused by prostate disease. Note that the examination must be timely and the condition should not be delayed.