Erectile Dysfunction (E.D.) Testing

Erectile dysfunction may really be an affair of the heart
There are not many men who would say that E.D. is a good thing. However, there is a positive side to the condition. It could be an alert mechanism that something more serious is lurking. Erectile dysfunction can be a result of plaque building up in the arteries which can be a warning that heart attacks, strokes or peripheral artery disease are in the near future. E.D. is like a canary in a coal mine. The arteries feeding the penis are much smaller than those feeding the heart. As a result, these smaller arteries can become clogged with plaque much quicker than those leading to the heart or brain. A thorough blood work-up can help identify health conditions that could cause erectile dysfunction.

Here's something about E.D. you may not know
Most men do not associate erectile dysfunction with diabetes. However, a very strong relationship exists. Men with diabetes tend to have erectile dysfunction 10 to 15 years sooner than men without diabetes. Because diabetes often goes undiagnosed, millions of men don't know they have it. In contrast, every man with E.D. is fully aware of the fact that they have it. While men recognize the symptoms and seek treatment for erectile dysfunction, they may not even realize that they also have diabetes which a far more serious condition. Diabetes can restrict blood flow to the penis which causes impotence.. A thorough blood work up can help identify glucose levels and diabetic risk.

For women's eyes only

Don't tell the men, but we know they are reluctant to take care of themselves, so we're asking you to help them take control of their healthcare. Encourage the men in your life to get tested to have a good baseline from which to determine their level of health. Men don't like to go to doctors. We have the solution - no doctor's visit is required to get these blood tests. They can simply go online, order the test and go to a convenient blood draw location. The results are securely saved on a server that they log onto with a unique password. They get the numbers they need to make informed healthcare decisions. If you know a man in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond who complains about fatigue, erectile dysfunction or muscle loss, there's a good chance their numbers are not where they should be. You give him the gentle nudge he needs and we'll keep it a secret - just between us.

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