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Hematospermia is a condition characterized by blood in semen. Most men notice this relatively persistent and troublesome symptom. It is usually a benign, self‐limiting disorder, including inflammatory and infective pathologies, and it takes several weeks to resolve this issue.
Blood in semen often settles on its own in men less than 40 years of age with no related symptoms or risk factors involved. However, for men in the age group 40 and above, chances are higher that blood in the semen needs proper evaluation and treatment. This is especially true for men who:
Apart from identifying a primary cause of blood in the semen, the doctor will look out for any associated symptoms, including:
The most probable cause of blood in semen are:
The outburst of blood from a small blood vessel ruptures while ejaculation, just like in a very similar way a person gets a nosebleed after forcefully blowing their nose.
Other potential causes may include Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI): Including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, or other bacterial or viral infection.
The doctor begins the diagnosis by assessing the patient thoroughly and taking a medical history, including the history of any recent episode of sexual intercourse. This is accompanied by a physical examination that includes checking of genitals for any kind of swelling or lumps. Apart from this, a digital rectal examination is also carried out to look for swelling, tenderness or any other symptoms.
Various other tests used in the diagnosis of this condition are as follows:
Treatment of this condition depends various factors which are as follows:
Patients under 40 years of age having one or two episodes of bleeding in semen usually don't require any treatment, and the issue resolves on its own.
However, in the case of recurrent episodes, the treatment plan comprises the following:
If this condition is caused by a blockage in the genitourinary tract, surgery may be required, and it includes the removal of a bladder stone that's obstructing the urinary tract or the removal of tumours. If cancer is responsible for this condition, the doctor will probably refer the patient to an oncologist who will determine the best treatment.
Reviewed by Dr. Anjani Kumar Agrawal, Associate Director & Unit Head – Andrology, Urology on 16-Dec-2022.
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