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Urology (Expert Forum)
blood in semen
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, Jul 26, 2008 03:56PM
, Jul 26, 2008 03:56PM
Hematospermia (also termed, "hemospermia") is not uncommon and is usually self limiting (goes away by itself) and of short duration. A good physical exam, including a rectal exam, and urinalysis, is the standard way of evaluating a patient. If these are all normal, then further work-up is not indicated. The fact that your symptoms have been persistent does concern me. In addition to the above, if your urologist does not find anything, he may want to get a urine for cytology (looking for cancer cells), a PSA (blood test), semen culture and a trans-rectal ultrasound of your prostate.
The forcefulness of your ejaculate is often a function of age. As we mature ( I hate the word "older"), our semen tends to be expelled with less force. A stricture (narrowing in your urethra) may also play a part in all of this.
Consult with a urologist.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
The forcefulness of your ejaculate is often a function of age. As we mature ( I hate the word "older"), our semen tends to be expelled with less force. A stricture (narrowing in your urethra) may also play a part in all of this.
Consult with a urologist.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
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