Diseases

Blood In Semen (Blood During Ejaculation)

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The most common cause of blood in semen is inflammation of the seminal vesicles or prostate gland. Blood In the semen can temporarily be caused by injury to the prostate gland, such as from prostate biopsy.

SYMPTOMS

Painful urination., Pain with ejaculation., Blood in urine., Lower back pain., Fever., Tenderness in the testes and/or scrotum., Swelling in the testes and/or scrotum., Swelling or tenderness in the groin area.

CAUSES

Prostate biopsy is the most common cause of blood in the semen. Blood In the semen can be caused by tumors, infections, anatomical abnormalities, stones, or inflammation in many sites throughout the genitourinary system. Usually blood in the semen is benign and resolves on its own.