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Urology (Expert Forum)
Re: Discolored Semen
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Re: Discolored Semen
by HFHS M.D.-MS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHS M.D.-MS on June 19, 1998 at 09:09:13:
In Reply to: Discolored Semen posted by Dan on June 12, 1998 at 10:42:41:
I am a 37 year old male with apparently normal sexual function. (No erection
problems, no pain, no bladder infections or urination problems, etc...)
Recently I have noticed a brownish coloration in some of my semen discharge
after masturbation (some is white, some is brown.) Is this a sign of disease
or is it normal? I have never noticed it before.
Could this be a function of infrequent sexual activity? Due to frequent business
travel and stress, I usually have sex/masturbation about once/week.
=
Dear Dan
Thanks for your question. Old blood looks brown so you may have had some small bleed into your semen. I would recommend seeing a urologist
for a more specific history and at least a digital rectal exam and a urinalysis, just to make sure this commonly benign
condition (called hematospermia) is not a symptom of something more serious.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We
can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians notes and
lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
*Keyword:hematospermia
In Reply to: Discolored Semen posted by Dan on June 12, 1998 at 10:42:41:
I am a 37 year old male with apparently normal sexual function. (No erection
problems, no pain, no bladder infections or urination problems, etc...)
Recently I have noticed a brownish coloration in some of my semen discharge
after masturbation (some is white, some is brown.) Is this a sign of disease
or is it normal? I have never noticed it before.
Could this be a function of infrequent sexual activity? Due to frequent business
travel and stress, I usually have sex/masturbation about once/week.
=
Dear Dan
Thanks for your question. Old blood looks brown so you may have had some small bleed into your semen. I would recommend seeing a urologist
for a more specific history and at least a digital rectal exam and a urinalysis, just to make sure this commonly benign
condition (called hematospermia) is not a symptom of something more serious.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We
can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians notes and
lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
*Keyword:hematospermia
