Erectile Dysfunction Blood Test

Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of various health problems. A blood test checks key markers like cholesterol, blood sugar (HbA1c), and testosterone, which all play a role in circulation, hormone balance, and energy levels. Low vitamin D can also affect mood and wellbeing. By understanding these results, you and your clinician can get to the root cause of your ED and take steps to improve both your sexual health and your overall health.

That depends on your health and what your results show. If your cholesterol, HbA1, or testosterone levels are out of range, your clinician may recommend re-testing every 3–6 months to see how lifestyle changes or treatments are working. If everything comes back within normal limits, once a year may be enough. Regular checks help spot changes early, so you can take action before they turn into bigger problems.

Each blood test is easy to use, even if you’ve never used a home blood test kit before.

It only takes a small amount of preparation to successfully collect a blood sample and all the equipment you need to do so is included in the kit.

A summary of how to use the tests:

• Wash your hands in warm water for 4 minutes and then dry them.

• Use the lancet provided to prick your finger and collect a blood sample.

• Post your sample to our accredited partner laboratory using the prepaid envelope included with your test.

Full instructions are provided with your test, which you should read thoroughly before use to ensure the best results.

To learn more about how to take a blood test at home, click here.

Yes. It’s designed to be taken at home and we’ve included detailed instructions to help you through the process. We’ll also break down your results into simple, easy-to-understand language, so you’ll learn more about your markers and get better direction towards your next steps for management, if needed.

You should receive your blood test results three to five working days after you post your blood samples.

You’ll get an email notifying you that your results have arrived in your Numan account, so keep an eye on your inbox so you don’t miss them. Additionally, you’ll receive a written review of your results from one of our clinicians, which you can read alongside your results to help you understand them.

Once they’re in your account, you can view your results any time you wish. You can also view them in-app and save your results as a PDF to help you keep track of them (and show them to your GP if need be).

Small changes to your biomarkers are normal and generally nothing to worry about. However, any significant changes in your health markers should prompt a discussion with a healthcare professional. They can provide context, possible explanations, and guidance.

A standard blood test usually looks at general health markers like kidney or liver function. An ED blood test, on the other hand, is designed to focus on the factors most often linked to erection problems. That means it checks things like cholesterol, HbA1c, testosterone, and vitamin D, all of which can directly influence sexual health and blood flow. In other words, it’s not just about spotting problems, but about uncovering the root causes that may be affecting your erections.

Unlike generic blood tests, this test specifically focuses on biomarkers that are crucial in understanding the reasons why ED may be happening. It’s tailor-made to give you insights related to cardiovascular health, diabetes risk, and other vital parameters associated with ED.