Screening for Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MD

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

There are no current steps to prevent or screen for erectile dysfunction.

References:

Erectile dysfunction. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Accessed January 29, 2021.

Last reviewed March 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Adrienne Carmack, MD
Last Updated: 1/29/2021

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