| name: | Bloody Semen |
| also known as: | Bloody Sperm; Blood in Semen; Blood Semen |
| also see: | Prostate Enlargement; Prostatitis; Testicular Cancer; Prostate Cancer |
| description: | Blood in the semen is usually not associated with anything too serious. Causes can include no apparent cause, infection such as urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted disease, prostatitis, as well as other conditions, such as prostate enlargement, kidney stones and medication including aspirin, antiplatelet drugs or anticoagulation drugs. Cancer such as prostate cancer or testicular cancer causing blood in sperm is unusual, but can occur. |
| signs & symptoms: | Includes bloody sperm and can include other symptoms depending upon the underlying cause. |
| diagnosis: | Based on signs, symptoms, history and physical exam, as well as other tests, if needed, depending upon the underlying cause. |
| treatment: | Treatment varies depending upon the cause. All instances of bloody semen require doctor evaluation. |
| prevention: | None. Males should perform self exam on a regular basis. |
| outcome: | Most cases of bloody semen go away as mysteriously as they came. |
skynetMD suggests the following:
| if: | If the person has bloody semen, a new lump, a sense of scrotal heaviness, or, has nipple discharge and breast enlargement |
| go to: | Go to the doctor. |
Last updated 1/29/2002