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• #1 Blood In Semen (Hematospermia): Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/blood-in-semen-hematospermia

  Blood in semen usually isnt a symptom of a serious health problem. The most common causes are an injury or a popped blood vessel. It often goes away on its own without treatment. But you should see a healthcare provider for an exam and to discuss your concerns. […] Hematospermia is the presence of blood in your semen (ejaculate). Semen is the whitish-gray fluid that releases when someone with a penis orgasms. It can be alarming to see blood in your semen. But its usually not a sign of a major health problem. […] You may feel frightened to see blood in your semen. But its rarely a symptom of a major health problem. Seeing blood in your semen once isnt usually a sign of cancer. However, its a good idea to see a healthcare provider to fully discuss it. […] Anyone can have blood in their semen at any age. But its more common in people between 30 and 40.

• #2 Blood in semen

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-in-semen/

  Blood in semen is not usually caused by something serious, but you should get it checked by a GP just in case. […] Blood in your semen can be: bright red, pink, brown or reddish-brown. […] Depending on the cause, you may also have other symptoms like blood in your pee, pain when peeing or peeing more often than usual. […] Most of the time it’s not obvious what causes blood in semen and it goes away on its own. […] Common causes of blood in semen include: an infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or sexually transmitted infection (STI), a recent procedure or test, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a cystoscopy or a vasectomy, a problem with the prostate, such as prostatitis or an enlarged prostate. […] Rarely, blood in semen can be a sign of cancer, such as prostate cancer. […] Blood in semen does not usually need to be treated. It often goes away by itself in a few days or weeks.

• #3 Blood In Semen (Hematospermia): Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/blood-in-semen-hematospermia

  Blood in your semen can look: Red. Pink. Brown. Reddish-brown. Brown blood in your semen is usually a sign that old blood in your reproductive system is clearing out. […] In most cases, hematospermia goes away on its own without treatment. But serious and/or permanent complications can develop if an STI or another condition causes blood in your semen. Talk to a healthcare provider as soon as you notice blood in your semen. […] Hematospermia is usually not a serious problem. But its always a good idea to see a healthcare provider any time you develop a new symptom, especially one thats as alarming as blood in your semen. […] Even though most causes of blood in semen arent serious and go away without treatment, a provider should still determine its cause.

• #4 What Does Blood In Semen Mean? Is It Dangerous? – Diag

  https://diag.vn/en/thongtinyte/what-does-blood-in-semen-mean/

  What does blood in semen mean? It can be caused by many causes, most of the cases are benign, but there is a risk of malignancy. […] Bloody semen (haematospermia) is the discharge of blood during ejaculation, which can be fresh, thin blood, blood clots, or semen that is dark brown instead of the usual white color. […] This is a painless, solitary, benign, and self-limiting symptom. In the vast majority of cases it will go away on its own but very often come back. […] Blood in the semen is not an uncommon phenomenon, which can affect men of any age after puberty, most commonly among men between the ages of 30 and 40. […] However, there are still a few cases where men will not show specific symptoms when observing semen color, but only when performing specialized tests can they detect blood in the semen.

• #5 Blood in the semen: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003163.htm

  Blood in the semen is called hematospermia. It may be in amounts too small to be seen except with a microscope, or it may be visible in the ejaculation fluid. […] Most of the time, the cause for blood in the semen is not known. It can be caused by swelling or infection of the prostate or seminal vesicles. The problem may occur after a prostate biopsy. […] Sometimes, the visible blood will last several days to weeks, depending on the cause of the blood and if any clots formed in the seminal vesicles. […] Depending on the cause, other symptoms that may occur include: Blood in the urine, Fever or chills, Lower back pain, Pain with bowel movement, Pain with ejaculation, Pain with urination, Swelling in the scrotum, Swelling or tenderness in the groin area, Tenderness in the scrotum. […] Always contact your health care provider if you notice any blood in your semen.

• #6 Blood in Semen: Causes, Related Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/men/blood-in-semen-hematospermia-causes-symptoms-tests-treatments

  As many as 15% of cases of blood in semen can’t be traced to a known cause. Many of these cases are also self-limiting. That means that the blood in the semen goes away by itself without medical treatment. […] When looking for an underlying cause of blood in the semen, the doctor will ask about any related symptoms, including painful ejaculation. […] If you have repeated episodes of blood in the semen along with painful urinary or ejaculatory symptoms, the doctor may refer you to a urologist. […] The incidence of prostate cancer is low in younger men — only 0.6% to 0.5% of cases occur in men younger than 45. But for men of any age with risk factors for cancer, testing that rules out prostate cancer may be the most reassuring part of treatment for blood in semen.

• #7 Blood in semen: Causes and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/blood-in-semen

  Doctors call blood in the semen hematospermia. This may accompany pain and other symptoms, or happen independently. Injuries, infections, and prostate issues are common causes. […] Although it may be alarming, blood in the semen is not usually life threatening and does not necessarily mean that something is seriously wrong. In fact, in many cases, there is no clear cause at all. […] In males under 40, an infection or related inflammation is the most common reason for blood to appear in the semen. […] Problems with the prostate may give rise to bloody semen. One of the most common issues is prostatitis. […] A 2015 study of 37 males with bloody semen found that two-thirds had some form of prostatitis. […] When blood in the semen occurs just once or happens following an injury or a lifestyle change, a tumor is not likely to be the cause.

• #8 Blood In Semen (Hematospermia): Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/blood-in-semen-hematospermia

  Seeing blood in your semen isnt normal. Its a good idea to talk to a healthcare provider if you notice blood in your semen, especially if you notice it more than once. […] The most likely causes of blood in your semen are: A small blood vessel that bursts during ejaculation, like how you might get a nosebleed after blowing your nose. Trauma from a medical procedure on your urinary or reproductive systems, such as a vasectomy or biopsy on your prostate. You may see blood in your semen for over a week after a vasectomy or up to four weeks after a prostate biopsy. An injury to part of your reproductive system, such as your testicles (testes), epididymis (a tube at the back of your testicle that stores and transports sperm), vas deferens, seminal vesicle or prostate. A seminal tract infection or inflammation. Prostate cancer treatment, including external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy.

• #9 Blood in semen

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/blood-in-semen/basics/causes/sym-20050603

  Having recent prostate surgery or a prostate biopsy can cause blood in semen for several weeks after the procedure. […] Most often, no cause can be found for blood in semen. Infection might be a cause. But infection is likely to have other symptoms. These may include pain while urinating or urinating more often. […] A lot of blood in semen or blood that keeps coming back might be a warning sign for conditions such as cancer. But this is rare.

• #10 Blood in Semen: Causes, Related Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/men/blood-in-semen-hematospermia-causes-symptoms-tests-treatments

  Seeing blood in the semen can make a man anxious. Fortunately, it doesn’t usually signal a major medical problem. For men younger than 40 with no related symptoms and no risk factors for underlying medical conditions, blood in semen often disappears on its own. […] But for men 40 and over, chances are higher that blood in the semen needs evaluation and treatment. This is especially true for men who have related symptoms while urinating or ejaculating. […] Blood in the semen is called hematospermia or hemospermia. […] Infection and inflammation are the culprits behind nearly four out of every ten cases of blood in the semen. […] Blood in the semen is common after medical procedures. […] Blood in semen, though, can be linked to cancer of the testicles, bladder, prostate, and other reproductive and urinary tract organs.

• #11 Hematospermia demystified – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hematospermia-demystified-2009031142

  Few things alarm a man and his partner more than seeing bloody ejaculate, a condition called hematospermia, or hemospermia. […] In many instances, it has no apparent cause. Just as puzzling, the condition can be limited to a single episode or can occur repeatedly over several weeks or months before disappearing completely. […] Some studies have shown that inflammation and infection are the most common causes of hematospermia in younger men (the average age of hematospermia patients is 37) and up to 39% of cases over all. […] An enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, pinches the urethra and can lead to hematospermia, too. […] Men whose sole symptom is hematospermia are more likely to have prostate cancer than men who don’t have blood in their semen, but the chances are slim.

• #12 Blood in the Semen: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

  https://www.healthline.com/health/blood-in-the-semen

  STIs (commonly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes, can also cause blood in semen. […] If your semen continues to be bloody or if you start experiencing additional symptoms like pain or a fever, make an appointment with your doctor. […] Most cases of hematospermia resolve on their own. Keep an eye on your symptoms and alert your doctor if they get worse or persist for longer than one month. […] If the blood in your semen is caused by an infection, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory medications are available if swelling alone is the cause. […] As startling as blood in your semen may be, its important to remember that in most cases its not a symptom of a serious condition.

• #13 Blood in Semen Causes & After Prostate Biopsy, Sex, & Vasectomy

  https://www.medicinenet.com/blood_in_semen/article.htm

  Hematospermia is another name for blood in semen. […] The presence of blood in the semen (ejaculate) is also called hematospermia. Hematospermia is not always noticed; therefore, it is difficult to make estimates of its incidence. […] Blood in the semen is most commonly a result of a prostate gland biopsy. […] In men with hematospermia who have not had a recent prostate biopsy or vasectomy, several benign and malignant conditions of the male genital system may be the cause. […] The following conditions have been reported in association with hematospermia: Benign or malignant tumors of the prostate, bladder, testes, or seminal vesicles, Infections include, but are not limited to, chlamydia, herpes, cytomegalovirus, and trichomoniasis, Inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis), epididymis (epididymitis), or urethra (urethritis), Calculi (stones similar to kidney stones) in the seminal vesicles or prostate, Polyps in the urethra, Ejaculation duct obstructions, Metastatic cancers (that have spread from other sites in the body) located in the genitourinary system, Cysts, hemorrhage, or other abnormalities in the seminal vesicles.

• #13 Blood in Semen Causes & After Prostate Biopsy, Sex, & Vasectomy

  https://www.medicinenet.com/blood_in_semen/article.htm

  The symptoms that can occasionally accompany blood in the semen may be any of the following, depending upon the cause: Painful urination, Pain with ejaculation, Blood in urine, Lower back pain, Fever, Tenderness in the testes and/or scrotum, Swelling in the testes and/or scrotum, Swelling or tenderness in the groin area. […] Treatment of blood in the semen is directed toward the underlying cause if a cause has been found. […] However, most cases of hematospermia are benign and resolve without treatment.

• #14 Azthena logo with the word Azthena

  https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-Does-Blood-in-Semen-Mean.aspx

  The growth of tumors, including benign polyps or cancers of the testis, prostate, epididymis, or seminal vesicles, can cause hematospermia. […] Sometimes, the blood vessels supplying or traversing these organs may be abnormally dilated, like telangiectasia or varices, causing blood to leak into the semen. […] Conditions like hypertension, hemophilia, or chronic liver disease can trigger bleeding into the semen. […] Hematospermia is primarily due to medical procedures, including prostate biopsy (up to 84% in some studies), radiation therapy, or prostate surgery. […] The doctor should investigate the presence of blood in the semen. […] In most cases, hematospermia resolves within two months, and if not, further testing may be necessary. […] Obstruction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate, as in benign prostatic hyperplasia, can also cause hematospermia.

• #15 Evaluation and Treatment of Hematospermia | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/1215/p1421.html

  Relevant associated symptoms include genitourinary pain or voiding symptoms. […] Systemic diseases that may be associated with hematospermia include bleeding disorders; liver disease, which can affect clotting factor production; and severe uncontrolled hypertension, which is attributed to interference with clotting. […] Most men with an easily treatable cause of hematospermia do not need follow-up. Men with recurrent or persistent isolated hematospermia or symptomatic men in whom an etiology is not elucidated require follow-up within three to six months to reassess symptoms and potential etiologic factors.

• #15 Evaluation and Treatment of Hematospermia | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/1215/p1421.html

  Hematospermia can be a distressing symptom for patients, but most cases are effectively managed by a primary care physician. […] Presence of blood in the semen, known as hematospermia or hemospermia, is often a frightening finding for patients. […] Most cases of hematospermia can be appropriately managed by primary care physicians. Hematospermia is commonly benign and self-limited, especially in men younger than 40 years without risk factors and in men with no associated symptoms. […] Patients with risk factors or associated symptoms, patients 40 years and older, and patients with persistent or recurrent hematospermia need more extensive evaluation and may need to be referred to a urologist. […] Hematospermia that is limited to a few episodes usually has an identifiable etiology (e.g., infection, intense sexual experiences) and is less concerning than persistent or recurring hematospermia, which can indicate a pathologic condition.

• #16 Blood in Semen: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/mens-health/haematospermia

  Haematospermia means there is blood in the semen. Usually there are no other symptoms such as pain. […] In men under 40 years old it is usually harmless and resolves without any treatment. However, it can also be caused by a number of conditions that need investigations and treatment. […] Haematospermia usually causes painless blood staining of the semen. This is seen with ejaculation. The blood causes the ejaculate to be a brownish to red colour. There may be no other symptoms in primary haematospermia. […] Secondary haematospermia may cause other symptoms because of the underlying condition. For example, haematospermia occurring with painful ejaculations or pain in the area from the testicles to the back passage (this area is called the perineum). This may indicate a prostate condition such as prostatitis.

• #16 Blood in Semen: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/mens-health/haematospermia

  Primary haematospermia is harmless and gets better without any treatment. […] The treatment for secondary haematospermia will depend on the underlying condition. The haematospermia itself does not need any treatment. […] If you are young and otherwise healthy and have just had one episode, there is no immediate reason to see the doctor. If you are very anxious, are over 40 years old, have multiple episodes, have other symptoms, or have a family history of prostate problems, it is sensible to see a doctor.

• #17 Blood in semen

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/blood-in-semen/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050603

  If you see blood in your semen, it’s likely to clear up without treatment. However, it’s a good idea to make an appointment with a healthcare professional. A physical exam and simple blood or urine tests are often all that is necessary to identify or rule out many causes, such as infections. […] If you have certain risk factors and symptoms, you might need more testing to rule out a more serious condition. Call your healthcare professional about blood in semen if you: […] Have blood in semen that lasts longer than 3 to 4 weeks. […] Keep seeing blood in semen. […] Have other symptoms, such as pain while urinating or pain with ejaculation. […] Have other risk factors such as having a history of cancer, bleeding conditions or having recently had sex that puts you at risk of sexually transmitted infections.

• #18 Hematospermia Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/457632-clinical

  When hematospermia is visible macroscopically, the color of the ejaculate may vary depending on how much time has passed since hemorrhage took place. If fresh blood is present, the semen may range in color from light red to brownish; with old bleeding, the semen may be dark brown or contain black clots. […] Most patients have more than one episode, occurring over weeks to months. While no uniformly accepted definition of chronic hematospermia has been determined, blood in the ejaculate that persists for more than 10 ejaculations requires further evaluation. […] Patient age is important. In patients younger than 40 years, urogenital infections are the most common cause of hematospermia, and a simple, focused workup is often sufficient. In men older than 40 years with persistent hematospermia or associated symptoms such as hematuria, excluding urogenital malignancy is essential.

• #19 Hematospermia Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/457632-clinical

  The physical examination should include measuring the patient’s blood pressure, because severe hypertension is associated with hematospermia. […] Careful attention should be paid to the following during physical examination; the penis and urethral meatus should be carefully inspected to rule out any lesions that may bleed and contribute to the ejaculate. […] Upon digital rectal examination (DRE), special attention should be given to the seminal vesicles and the presence of any midline masses. The seminal vesicles are routinely nonpalpable structures. If they are palpable, this generally indicates significant underlying pathology. In older men ( 50 y), specific attention should also be given to the prostate because hematospermia may rarely be a harbinger of prostate cancer.

• #20 Blood in Semen: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment – By Dr. Manu Rajput | Lybrate

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/blood-in-semen-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/bca7b5385d8e6271b771977a62cba647

  Blood in semen occurs due to a variety of factors. It is also called 'hematospermia.’ It mainly affects men after 30 years of age. After 50 years of age, blood in semen is caused due to prostate enlargement. Blood in semen is caused due to injuries, inflammation and blockage near the male reproductive system. Blood in semen can be linked to other diseases which might not be known by the affected person. […] Symptoms of blood in semen: Immense pain during ejaculation. Pain during urination. Acute lower back pain. Low to mild fever. Swelling in the scrotum and testes. Tenderness in the scrotum, testes and groin area. […] While diagnosing blood in semen physical examinations are performed. The doctor checks for inflammation, swelling, tenderness and signs of injuries. Sometimes sexually transmitted diseases also cause blood in semen. So, the doctor takes a blood test to see whether you have STD’s or not. Urine testing is also performed to see if any bacteria or abnormalities are found in the urine. MRIs, ultrasounds and CT scans can also locate any obstructions in the pelvic area which might be a cause of blood in semen.

• #21 Hematospermia: Blood in Semen

  https://www.urology-textbook.com/hematospermia.html

  Blood in the semen (Hematospermia) is in the overwhelming majority harmless and disappears within a few weeks. […] In relapsing or persisting hematospermia, further investigations are necessary, but rarely lead to the discovery of relevant diseases. […] Diagnostic Workup of Persisting Hematospermia includes history, physical examination, laboratory tests, urinalysis, semen analysis, cystoscopy, and imaging.

• #22 Blood in semen

  https://www.manchesterurology.org.uk/conditions/other-conditions/blood-in-semen

  Haematospermia is the presence of visible blood in the semen. It looks pretty dramatic when it first happens, sometimes terrifying, because essentially the entire ejaculate would seem to be replaced by fresh blood. With time it tends to settle down, it goes through a phase of being more rusty coloured, before eventually clearing. […] We do recommend at Manchester Urology all patients with blood in the semen do get an assessment because although for the vast majority of patients there is no sinister or worrisome cause behind it, it can be associated with both waterworks infections and indeed prostate cancer. For the man under 40 there is maybe a 1 in 8 chance he will have an infection as the cause and maybe one of 50 chance of prostate cancer. For the man over 40 years old, 1 in 10 will have an infection however on investigation we will find prostate cancer associated with this haematospermia in as many as 5 or 6% (1 in 20). […] So whether a single episode or multiple episodes we recommend a man gets assessed. That assessment can be performed rapidly and is relatively non-invasive. It requires a clinical history, an examination, a urine sample, blood pressure test and often PSA prostate specific antigen blood test.

• #23 Blood in Semen: Learn the Causes and Treatments – K Health

  https://www.khealth.com/learn/symptom/blood-in-semen/

  The most common medical procedure to cause bloody semen is a prostate biopsy. […] In a study, more than 80% of people reported having blood in their semen for up to four weeks after their biopsy procedure. […] Typically, these biopsies check for prostate cancer. […] Tumors can arise in the prostate, testes, and seminal vesicles. […] Although rare, tumors can cause blood in the semen. […] It is thought that the blood vessels feeding the tumors may be fragile and easily broken with ejaculation. […] The prostate is a gland that sits around the urethra. Cancer of the prostate can sometimes lead to blood being in the semen. […] If blood in your semen is an ongoing issue or you are over 40, seeing your medical provider is a good idea. […] Even after a full work-up, sometimes the cause of the blood may not be known. If found, the treatment is based on the underlying condition.

• #24 Hematospermia (blood in semen) | The Urology Group of Virginia

  https://www.urologygroupvirginia.com/urologic-care/hematuria/hematospermia-blood-in-semen

  Hematospermia is the word used to describe the presence of blood in the semen. Blood in the semen is actually a fairly common condition. It is almost always a benign condition that is not a sign of anything which would potentially pose a threat to a mans health. […] When blood is present in the semen, it arises from either the seminal vesicle or prostate. […] The most common cause for blood in the semen is the rupture of a small blood vessel in the seminal vesicle or prostate during erection and ejaculation. […] Hematospermia usually resolves on its own over time. […] In some men, it may be a recurrent problem and develop on an intermittent basis. […] Rarely, it may be a steady ongoing problem. […] If there is a persistent hematospermia, then treatment with Proscar (finasteride) for several months may be recommended. […] Overall, hematospermia is a benign condition. […] Men can feel reassured that this is not a symptom of something which would pose a threat to their health.

• #25 Hematospermia: Blood in the Semen | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/1215/p1428.html

  Hematospermia (he-muh-toh-spur-me-uh) is when you have blood in your semen. It usually happens in men younger than 40 years, but men of any age can have it. The causes in men younger than 40 years usually are not serious. […] You may need to see your doctor if you are 40 years or older, if you have other symptoms, or if it happens more than 10 times in a row. You should see your doctor right away if you have fevers, chills, or night sweats, or if you feel sick. […] In men 40 years and older, additional causes may include: Medical procedures involving the genitals (such as prostate biopsies or hemorrhoid shots), Structural problems with your genitals, prostate gland, or urinary tract, Tumors (including prostate cancer), Blood vessel problems. […] Treatment depends on the cause. Usually, hematospermia stops on its own without treatment. If you have an infection, you may need to take antibiotics. If you have a more serious cause, you may need to be treated by a urologist.

• #26 Blood in semen (haematospermia): causes and treatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blood-in-semen

  Blood in semen is also known as haematospermia. […] Blood in semen can be a sign of infection or rarely, prostate cancer. […] Blood in your semen appears brownish-red or red in colour. It is usually painless. […] You should see your doctor if you notice any blood in your semen, especially if you have any risk factors. […] Risk factors for blood in semen include if you are over 40 years old, or if you have experienced blood in your semen more than once before. […] The treatment for blood in semen depends on the underlying cause. Blood in semen often has no obvious cause, and no treatment is needed. […] A common worry about blood in the semen is whether it will affect your fertility. Rest assured that most causes of blood in semen will have no effect on fertility.

• #27 Hematospermia – Dr Ben Medical – Men’s Health Clinic | Women’s Health Singapore

  https://dbclinic.com.sg/hematospermia/

  If the cause for blood in your semen is established, your doctor will recommend and subsequently prescribe appropriate treatments such as antibiotics if you have an infection, anti-inflammatory medications, and medicines to treat other medical conditions. […] In most cases, hematospermia will not affect your fertility. However, if your condition is caused by an underlying health condition such as testicular cancer, it can potentially affect your reproductive capabilities. […] If you experience recurrent or persistent episodes of blood in your semen, it is highly recommended that you consult your doctor for further testing. […] Hematospermia often does not last long because it is a self-resolving condition. Of course, should your symptoms last longer than normal, dont hesitate to contact your doctor.

• #28 Blood in Semen – Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/kidney-and-urinary-tract-disorders/symptoms-of-kidney-and-urinary-tract-disorders/blood-in-semen

  Blood in semen (called hematospermia, because sperm are mixed with blood in the semen) can be a frightening symptom, but it is usually not a sign of a serious problem. Blood in semen is not usually a sign of cancer and does not affect sexual function. […] In most cases, a cause cannot be found or bleeding occurs after a prostate biopsy. It may take several weeks for the blood to clear from the semen. […] Blood in semen is not usually a sign of cancer and does not affect sexual function. […] More detailed evaluation is needed mainly for men with symptoms that last longer than a month, men who are over 40, or those who have abnormal findings.

• #29 Hematospermia – Genitourinary Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/symptoms-of-genitourinary-disorders/hematospermia

  Hematospermia is blood in semen. It is often frightening to patients but is usually benign. […] Most cases of hematospermia are idiopathic and benign. Such cases resolve spontaneously within a few days to a few months. […] Patients whose symptoms followed prostate biopsy can be reassured that the hematospermia is harmless and will go away, although it often persists for several weeks. […] Healthy, young patients with a brief duration of hematospermia, an otherwise normal history and examination, and no travel history likely have an idiopathic disorder. […] In most cases, especially in men 35 to 40 years, hematospermia is almost always benign. […] Treatment is directed at the cause if known. For almost all men, reassurance that hematospermia is not a sign of cancer and does not affect sexual function is the only intervention necessary.

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