5. Blood in Semen and Painful Ejaculation
Blood in urine is a sign of prostate cancer, and so is blood in semen. The medical term for this condition is, “Hematospermia.” Cancerous tumors are prone to bleeding. Blood in the semen can also occur after a recent prostate biopsy, and the symptoms subside naturally after a few weeks. The condition is challenging to identify, as most men don’t examine their semen for blood.
Hematospermia is also an indicator of less significant health issues as well. Bloody semen can come from a variety of other causes, including infection or inflammation of the glands, ducts, and tubes that move semen in the body. Affected areas may include the vas deferens and epididymis, (the regions where sperm develop before ejaculation.
If you notice any signs of blood in your semen, contact your medical professional for a diagnosis as quickly as possible. Your doctor may order a prostate biopsy that evaluates the gland tissue for cancer cells.