Blood In Semen
Blood in Semen - Ask the Expert
Dear Dr. Motola,
I have been showing slight blood in my semen for the past few months and my doctor has given me antibiotics but it has not gone away. There is no pain or other symptoms--I'm just concerned. What might be causing this? Should I see my doctor again or is this not something to be alarmed about?
Blood in the semen is known as hematospermia. Although bothersome to the patient, it tends to not be of any great significance, especially when it is not associated with any...
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