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What Causes Red Colored Semen?

I have noticed a reddish /brown colour to my semen ,I think it is blood . I don t seem to have any discomfort or pain just concern for its existence . Will this go away by itself ! Does being on blood pressure and cholestoral medication have any thing to do with this problem
Sat, 25 Jan 2020
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Hi.
I can understand your concern.

Incomplete data like age, any associated symptoms, any history of trauma or surgical procedure on genitourinary tract, etc not mentioned.

Suggestive of hematospermia (prescence of blood in the semen).

It can be due to infection or inflammation of prostate gland, epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, and vas deferens, medical procedures such as prostate biopsy, radiotherapy, urological procedures, and vasectomy. Injury to the testicles and penis can also cause this semen discoloration.

Other causes are a pelvic fracture, rough sex, and masturbating vigorously. Benign prostatic enlargement, polyps, tumors, trauma to the blood vessels, liver disease or certain blood cancers can also cause hematopsermia.

Blood pressure lowering medications or cholesterol medication are unlikely to be the cause of red colored semen.

I advise you to consult a urologist for proper clinical examination and
some tests such as urinalysis, STD testing, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, and urological tests. These tests will help determine the exact cause of your red colored semen.

Hope I have answered your query.
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What Causes Red Colored Semen?

Hi. I can understand your concern. Incomplete data like age, any associated symptoms, any history of trauma or surgical procedure on genitourinary tract, etc not mentioned. Suggestive of hematospermia (prescence of blood in the semen). It can be due to infection or inflammation of prostate gland, epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, and vas deferens, medical procedures such as prostate biopsy, radiotherapy, urological procedures, and vasectomy. Injury to the testicles and penis can also cause this semen discoloration. Other causes are a pelvic fracture, rough sex, and masturbating vigorously. Benign prostatic enlargement, polyps, tumors, trauma to the blood vessels, liver disease or certain blood cancers can also cause hematopsermia. Blood pressure lowering medications or cholesterol medication are unlikely to be the cause of red colored semen. I advise you to consult a urologist for proper clinical examination and some tests such as urinalysis, STD testing, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, and urological tests. These tests will help determine the exact cause of your red colored semen. Hope I have answered your query.