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)