JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Erectile Dysfunction

Obligatory

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

Must not donate if:
a. Injectable medication is not prescribed by a registered practitioner.
b. Used for malignancy or other condition which precludes donation.

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 ED. Addition of link for new ‘Testosterone Replacement Therapy’ entry.

Donor Information

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Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 79