Don’t order serum testosterone in men without symptoms of hypogonadism.

In the evaluation of men with erectile dysfunction, testosterone should only be ordered if there are signs and/or symptoms of hypogonadism.

 

Sources:

American Urological Association. Management of Erectile Dysfunction Clinical Practice Guideline [Internet]. Linthicum (MD): AUA; 2011 [cited 2017 May 5].

The Endocrine Society. Testosterone Therapy in Adult Men with Androgen Deficiency Syndromes: An Endocrinology Society Clinical Practice Guideline [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2017 May 5].

 

Related Resources:

Patient Pamphlet: Treatment for Erection Problems: When you need testosterone treatment and when you don’t