How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?

Condition analysis:
ED is usually easy to diagnose. Even if you are tempted to self-diagnose, you should still talk to your doctor. Your doctor will want to make sure that your ED is not a sign of other health problems.

Your doctor will probably start by asking you some questions and doing a physical exam. He or she may test samples of your blood and urine for diseases and disorders. Other tests may also be needed. Your doctor will determine which tests are right for you.

Instructions:
Eat A Balanced Diet: The foods you eat can have a direct impact on erectile dysfunction. A diet rich in fruit, veggies, whole grains, and fish, and with fewer servings of red meat and refined grains, decreases the risk for ED.

A healthy diet also helps to maintain a healthy body weight, which is important because men who have a 42-inch waist are 50 percent more likely to have ED than men with a 32-inch waist. Also, obesity increases the risk for vascular disease and diabetes, two factors that contribute to ED.