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# Erectile dysfunction - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  See: is there an entry for the cause of the condition?

  Must not donate if:

  1. Injectable medication is not prescribed by a registered practitioner.
  2. Used for malignancy or other condition which precludes donation.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Blood pressure, high
  - Cerebrovascular disease and intracranial haemorrhage
  - Diabetes mellitus
  - Prostate problems
  - Testosterone replacement therapy
Additional information

  Treatment for erectile dysfunction (including self-injection of UK prescribed drugs) should not normally prevent donation but the underlying cause of the erectile problem might.

  Drugs obtained while travelling abroad or from non-regulated sources may pose unknown health risks.

Reason for change:
  Clarification of guidance relating to injectable medication and underlying cause of erectile dysfunction. Addition of link to new 'Testosterone replacement therapy' entry.
Version:
  Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 79 (17 February 2026)

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