Blood in Semen

By: Reckless Alter

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If there is blood in your semen then you need to investigate as it may be due to Hematospermia. Blood in semen is not a common condition.

 Other names:

1. Bloody semen
2. Blood in ejaculation

Causes of blood in semen

Blood in semen may be caused due to a many conditions that affect the male genitourinary system. If the blood in semen is the result of inflammation of the seminal vesicles, it may clear off on its own. But if this does not happen you may require through investigation and undergo more tests.

 Bloody semen is also seen when there is some problem in areas like bladder, urethra, testicls, seminal vessels, epididymis or the prostate glands. Blood in semen is commonly seen in case of prostrate gland biopsy. Vasectomy may also lead to blood in semen for about one week after the procedure. Malignant conditions of the male genital system, bladder, testes causes blood in semen.

1. Infection like Chlamydia, herpes, cytomegalovirus and trichomoniasis
2. Prostatitis or the inflammation of the prostate, epididymitis or urethritis
3. Calculi similar to kidney stones in the seminal vesicles
4. Polyps in the urethra
5. Obstructions in the ejaculation duct
6. Cysts, hemorrhage in seminal vesicles
7. Physical injury 

Symptoms of semen in blood

The symptoms for blood in semen may vary according to the cause. The common symptoms for bloody semen are as follows:

1. Painful urination
2. Painful ejaculation
3. Blood in urine
4. Pain in lower back
5. Fever
6. Tenderness in testicles and scrotum
7. Swelling in groin region

Medical help for blood in semen

You may want to consult your doctor when you notice blood in semen. Your doctor will take your Medical history and recommend some tests. You should be aware of some facts to help him determine the cause of your condition.

1. The amount of blood in semen
2. If blood was noticed earlier in the past
3. what other symptoms are associated with it
4. when was it first noticed
5. type of symptoms

Tests for blood in semen

After blood in semen is noticed your doctor may want to do a physical examination. You may have to do some tests after clinical history is evaluated. Urinalysis and culture tests in lab may be done to see if it is any sexually transmitted disease or some other infection. Ultrasound or MRI may also be required to check for any tumors or other abnormalities. Semen analysis may also be required to check the cause of blood in semen.

Treatment for blood in semen

1. Treatment for blood in semen depends on the cause. Some times antibiotics are given for presumptive diagnosis of Prostatitis
2. Minor injuries may be treated by applying ice and monitoring the symptoms
3. Antibiotics may be given intravenous or for oral consumption in case of infections
4. Blockages are treated with surgery
5. If the cancerous tumors cause obstruction, chemotherapy is done

Blood in semen may be due to prostates or other causes of blood in semen or blood in urine. When you notice symptoms of blood in semen take medical help and get treatment for blood in semen.

About the Author

 Dr. Reckless Alter is graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine as a physician in 1969 and went on to earn his medical degree in 1973. For over 25 years he has been a pioneer in the field of surgery, with a special focus on wellness medicine and hormones for men. Dr. Reckless is currently a board-certified Family Practitioner and a precautionary Medicine specialist.  He has helped heal many problems of men through his treatment.

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