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Q: Causes of hematospermia
asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 21st, 2009
Twice now I've had blood on my fingers after I masterbate. It is not a lot, but enough to concern me. The first I excused it. The second time has kind of freaked me out. I'm not a virgin, but I've only had sex twice and it was 5 months ago. I just got a pap last week. I didn't ask her b/c I was embarassed, but the pap came back normal. Why am I bleeding?


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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD
replied on September 21st, 2009
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Sexual Health - Men Answer A7304
Blood in semen or hematospermia (blood on my fingers after I masterbate) can be due to several causes like benign or malignant tumors of the prostate, bladder, testes, or seminal vesicles; infections like chlamydia, herpes, cytomegalovirus, and trichomoniasis; prostatitis (infection of prostate), epididymitis (infection of epidiymis), or urethritis; stone in the seminal vesicles or prostate, polyps in the urethra, obstructions in ejaculation-duct, and cancers of genitourinary system. So you had a PAP, so at least cancer is eliminated.


For most men, hematospermia is not a serious or life-threatening condition. Nonspecific inflammation of the urethra, prostate and/or seminal vesicles is the commonest cause.


If there is a history of unprotected contact or leaking or a burst condom, then you need to get a complete STD panel done. Get a culture sensitivity test for both semen and urine done.


About 90% of men who had one episode of hematospermia will have repeated episodes. A confirmed diagnosis cannot be given over the internet. Hence, please consult a urologist. Hope this helps. Take care!





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