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What causes small dark spots in semen about 8 yrs post vasectomy?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Is it blood: is the dark spot blood either way it could be from your prostate you are getting close to the age when the prostate will start bothering you see a urologist might be able to help good luck

Answered 4/21/2018

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