Question 1

red blood in semen have enlarged prostrate scared of prostrate cancer help .

Accepted Answer

Hemospermia. C MD: Not uncommon; usually from dilated veins in prostate. Usually not from cancer. Prostate cancer uncommon in men age 40, unless strong family history. See your doc to get checked; may send you to a urologist.

Question 2

had blood in semen twice. got ultrasound and urine and semen culture. all normal. could there also be risk of testicular cancer. 20 year old?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Testicular Cancer shows up as a lump in the testicle; this can be easily felt with the hand as a growth or swelling of the Testis. Blood in the semen is not likely to be a sign of testicular Cancer. The likely sources are either a blood disorder or  a problem in the seminal vesicles or in the penile urethra. Your doctor should keep checking you for a hidden cause which may show up in 6 to 12 month

Question 3

40yrs old this last year or 2 have had spaced out episodes of blood in semen. last few wks semen has a black looking thread or line through it in every ejaculate. prostate been checked told looks healthy. any ideas on this as i am v worried. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection or: inflammation of the urethra, a urethral polyp or small tet from aggressive intercouse or oral sex. Excessive masturbation can old cause small mic0-tears in the urethra. You will need a urology consultation and you should probably have fiber optic cystoscopy.

Question 4

stone stuck at prostate urethra, removed through cystolitholapaxy a week ago. no issues with urine during the week. saw some blood in semen now! help!

Accepted Answer

Hematospermia: No help needed. This will clear on its own and is in no way troubling.

Question 5

is blood in semen known to occur as a red solid small dot ? is it of any concern?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone ...: Hemospermia denotes having blood in semen, which may appear in minute to great degree, attesting: Any life event always displays on its pattern of full spectrum from minimal invisible to maximal gross degree. Fortunately, this entity has been known to have no clinical significance for most of cases. To verify its significance in an individual, seek evaluation / counseling.

Question 6

blood in semen after ejaculation. what is causing it ? do i need to go to emergency room at hospital ?

Accepted Answer

Hematospermia: Blood in semen is most often a benign finding. However further evaluation with urinalysis and physical examination is warranted. An emergency room visit is unnecessary

Question 7

i have had blood in semen 4 times over last 6 months. got an ultrasound and urine culture done, which were normal. is that sufficient?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This almost never indicates serious illness. Glad you're being thorough.

Question 8

was diagnosed with prostatitis a couple years back. occasionally have blood in semen and continuous dull pain in testicle area. any thoughts?

Accepted Answer

See urologist : Chronic prostatitis can be difficult to treat. See a good urologist.

Question 9

blood in semen; no associated or residual pain or blood in urine ?

Accepted Answer

Hematospermia: Hematospermia is almost never serious. It is usually related to a mild inflammation or infection of the prostate or seminal vesicles.  If symptoms persist see a urologist for examination. You may need an antibiotic.

Question 10

i have blood in semen after ejaculation, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Infection: See your doctor. You may have an infection that needs to be treated.

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Red blood in semen have enlarged prostrate scared of prostrate cancer help .

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Had blood in semen twice. got ultrasound and urine and semen culture. all normal. could there also be risk of testicular cancer. 20 year old?

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40yrs old this last year or 2 have had spaced out episodes of blood in semen. last few wks semen has a black looking thread or line through it in every ejaculate. prostate been checked told looks healthy. any ideas on this as i am v worried. ?

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Stone stuck at prostate urethra, removed through cystolitholapaxy a week ago. no issues with urine during the week. saw some blood in semen now! help!

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Is blood in semen known to occur as a red solid small dot ? is it of any concern?

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Blood in semen after ejaculation. what is causing it ? do i need to go to emergency room at hospital ?

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I have had blood in semen 4 times over last 6 months. got an ultrasound and urine culture done, which were normal. is that sufficient?

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Was diagnosed with prostatitis a couple years back. occasionally have blood in semen and continuous dull pain in testicle area. any thoughts?

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Blood in semen; no associated or residual pain or blood in urine ?

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I have blood in semen after ejaculation, what do you recommend?

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