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Blood in semen<\/strong>, or hematospermia, may cause considerable distress to patients who experience it. Fortunately, it is most often a benign, self-limited and isolated symptom that resolves without any medical intervention. In fact, up to 70% of patients will experiencing hematospermia without any underlying cause.<\/p>\n

But why is there blood in the semen?<\/strong> What are the possible causes and when should you be worried? Is it likely to be accompanied by other symptoms? How is it diagnosed and treated?<\/p>\n

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What is hematospermia?<\/h2>\n

Even though the presence of blood in the semen<\/strong> is unusual, it is difficult for medical authorities to estimate how common the condition really is, for the simple reason that when a man ejaculates he is unlikely to examine the semen looking for blood. When blood is noticed, the semen may be blood-stained, have a pink tinge or look brownish-red in colour.<\/p>\n

In men under 40 who have no associated symptoms and no risk factors for an underlying cause, the condition almost always disappears of its own accord. For men over 40, the risk of an underlying condition is higher, and so it is more likely that your GP will refer you for evaluation. This is particularly the case for men who experience repeated episodes of blood in the semen, who <\/strong>show other related symptoms and\/or who are at risk of cancer or other serious conditions.<\/p>\n

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What causes blood in the semen?<\/h2>\n

The most common cause of blood in semen<\/strong>, is a minor injury caused by a surgical procedure. For example, following a prostate biopsy as many as 80% of patients will experience this phenomenon. The same might happen after procedures to treat urinary problems and in both cases, it disappears after a few weeks. It can also happen as a result of \u00a0a vasectomy, radiation treatment or injections for haemorrhoids. Other direct physical trauma to the genitals such as a fractured pelvis, injury to the testicles or even vigorous sexual activity can result in some bleeding as well.<\/p>\n

Where there is no physical trauma that could explain it, other possibilities to consider would include:<\/p>\n