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Key facts
- Blood in semen is also known as haematospermia.
- It is most common before the age of 40 years, and is usually not serious.
- Blood in semen can be a sign of infection or rarely, prostate cancer.
- It usually goes away on its own without the need for treatment.
What is blood in semen?
Blood in semen is also called haematospermia.
Finding blood in your semen (blood in sperm) can be alarming.
However, in most cases it is not serious, and is reasonably common.
Blood in semen is mostly seen in adult males aged less than 40 years. In most cases, where blood in semen is the only symptom, it clears up without the need for treatment.
What are the symptoms of blood in semen?
Blood in your semen appears brownish-red or red in colour.
It is usually painless.
What causes blood in semen?
There are many possible causes of blood in your semen. Blood in semen can be caused by issues in the male reproductive system, including problems with your:
- testicles
- epididymis
- vas deferens
- seminal vesicles
- prostate gl
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