Used when it can answer a clinical question.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) records electrical activity from the brain using small sensors placed on the scalp. EEG is not a routine sexual-health test. It is used when a clinician suspects a neurological condition such as seizures or another indication that requires neurological assessment.
Why it may be requested
- Evaluate specific neurological symptoms when clinically indicated
- Record brain-wave activity non-invasively
- Support referral or coordination with neurology when required
What usually happens
- A clinician confirms the neurological reason for the test
- Sensors are attached to the scalp with conductive material
- Brain activity is recorded while you rest and may include simple activation procedures
- A qualified clinician interprets the tracing
Preparation and safety
If your concern is only sexual function and there are no neurological symptoms, an EEG would generally not be a routine first-line test.
Bring a current list of medicines and relevant reports. The clinical team can tell you whether fasting, bladder preparation or medication precautions apply to your test.
This page is educational and cannot determine the cause of an individual symptom. Treatment choices, prescription medicines and tests require a clinician who knows your history. If symptoms are sudden, severe or accompanied by an emergency warning sign, seek urgent medical care.