Although hematospermia (blood in the semen) is usually benign, a thorough history, physical examination, and (maybe) laboratory testing should be conducted in order to rule out something serious. The most common cause of hematospermia is some kind of infection, either of the urethra, the prostate, or the seminal vesicles. In these cases, the condition often goes away once the infection clears up (either naturally or with the help of antibiotics). Sometimes the hematospermia is triggered by prolonged physical activity such as bicycle riding (the seat of the bicycle presses on the prostate which can aggravate the situation).
Less common causes of hematospermia include:
- Procedures to sample prostate tissue (prostate biopsy)
- Calcium buildup inside the prostate (prostatic calculi)
- Lesions or polyps of the urethra
- Trauma (i.e. a blow or injury to the groin area)
- Prostate cancer
Although hematospermia (blood in the semen) is usually benign, a
thorough history, physical examination, and (maybe) laboratory
testing should be conducted in order to rule out something serious.
The most common cause of hematospermia is...
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Dr. Harry Fisch answered:Although hematospermia (blood in the semen) is usually benign, a thorough history, physical examination, and (maybe) laboratory testing should be conducted in order to rule out something serious. The most common cause of hematospermia is some kind of infection, either of the urethra, the prostate, or the seminal vesicles. In these cases, the condition often goes away once the infection clears up (either naturally or with the help of antibiotics). Sometimes the hematospermia is triggered by prolonged physical activity such as bicycle riding (the seat of the bicycle presses on the prostate which can aggravate the situation).
