Hematospermia
Medically reviewed by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole, MS, MCh, FRCS.Ed, DNB(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
Last medically reviewed: 30 April 2026
Last updated: 30 April 2026
Hematospermia, also known as Hemospermia, is referred to the presence of blood in the semen. Alarming albeit its usually not a significant pathological sign. However investigation is needed to rule out serious problems as cancers in rare cases.
Hematospermia — available at 8 HRG clinics
Causes of Hematospermia?
It may not be found despite investigating but some causes can be as listed below:
- Urethritis
- Ejaculatory duct pathologies
- UTI
- Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
- Blood disorders
- Iatrogenic such as following a prostate biopsy
Treatment for Hematospermia:
Appropriate assessment, investigations and prompt management is needed to manage this alarming presentation and if this is an issue an urgent urological opinion will be beneficial.

