• What is blood in semen?
• What are the causes of blood in semen?
• What are the symptoms of blood in semen?

What is blood in semen?

Blood in semen (ejaculate) is also called hematospermia.

What are the causes of blood in semen?

Blood in semen can be caused by many conditions affecting the tubes that distribute semen from the testicles (seminal vesicles) or the prostate gland. The most common cause of blood in semen is inflammation of the seminal vesicles or prostate gland. Blood in the semen can temporarily be caused by injury to the prostate gland, such as from prostate biopsy.

What are the symptoms of blood in semen?

The symptoms of blood in semen may be any of the following (these are not all inclusive):

• Painful urination
• Pain with ejaculation
• Blood in urine
• Lower back pain
• Fever
• Tenderness in the testes and/or scrotum
• Swelling in the testes and/or scrotum
• Swelling or tenderness in the groin area

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