Skip to content

Hematospermia

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.