Better2Know Men's hormones

Erectile Disfunction / Impotence Profile

A 9-marker blood panel for men that checks hormone, metabolic and prostate markers linked to erectile dysfunction, alongside thyroid function.

  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
9
Tests for
  • Glucose
  • Free androgen index
  • Prolactin
  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
  • Testosterone
  • TSH
  • Glycosylated HB
  • Lipid profile
  • Prostate Check - Total PSA

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
9
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

9 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

Diabetes

  • Glucose

Hormones

  • Free androgen index
  • Prolactin
  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
  • Testosterone

Thyroid hormones

  • TSH
  • Glycosylated HB
  • Lipid profile
  • Prostate Check - Total PSA

About this test

This test brings together nine biomarkers relevant to erectile dysfunction in men: glycosylated haemoglobin and glucose (markers commonly used to assess blood sugar control), a lipid profile (cholesterol and related fats), total PSA (a prostate marker), and four hormone markers, testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG and prolactin, alongside TSH for thyroid function. Erectile dysfunction can have hormonal or metabolic causes, so combining these marker groups in one blood draw is intended to give a broader picture than checking a single hormone alone.

With nine biomarkers this sits in the upper range for men's hormone tests we track, scoring well for clinical depth. There is no comparison group of directly equivalent tests on the site yet, so it is not possible to say how it stacks up against named alternatives, but at £395 it is priced well above the typical cost of similarly sized men's hormone panels, which is reflected in a low value for money score.

The listing itself scores well for clarity: it publishes a full biomarker list, the sample type and a stated turnaround, though it does not describe what the report looks like. Collection needs a venous blood draw, either at a clinic or via a home nurse visit. The lower score for results and follow-up reflects that results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, and trust signals are moderate, based on the provider's Trustpilot rating, its CQC registration and its length of time trading.

Who is it for?

This test suits men who want to check for underlying hormonal or metabolic causes of erectile dysfunction in one blood draw, rather than booking separate tests for testosterone, blood sugar and cholesterol. Because it also includes a PSA prostate check, it may appeal to men who want that included alongside the hormone panel.

There is no comparison group of similar tests listed for this panel, so we cannot point to a specific cheaper or more comprehensive alternative from the data available. If you mainly want your testosterone and thyroid checked rather than the full metabolic and prostate picture, a narrower hormone test elsewhere may cost less. Because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, anyone concerned about symptoms should also plan to discuss the results with their GP.

How it works

The test uses a single venous blood sample, taken either at a Better2Know clinic or during a home nurse visit. Once the sample reaches the laboratory, the nine markers are analysed and results are typically available within three days. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the results as standard, so you should be prepared to interpret them yourself or take them to your GP.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers nine markers across hormones, metabolism and the prostate in a single blood draw.
  • Includes a total PSA prostate check alongside the hormone panel.
  • Results are typically available within three days.
  • Collection can be done at a clinic or via a home nurse visit.

Cons

  • At £395, priced well above the typical cost of similarly sized men's hormone tests.
  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
  • Requires a venous blood draw rather than an at-home finger-prick kit.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Wide-ranging male hormone panel, priced well above typical
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This £395 blood panel checks nine hormone, metabolic and prostate markers that can play a role in erectile dysfunction, including testosterone, SHBG and thyroid function. It is priced well above the typical cost of similarly sized men's hormone tests we track, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard. The listing itself is detailed, covering the full biomarker list, sample type and turnaround clearly.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 8.9/10

    9 biomarkers, placing it in the 73rd percentile of mens hormones tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £395.00 against a median of £77.13 for the 26 similarly sized mens hormones tests we track (+412%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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