Semen, bloody
Seeing your GP
Your GP will try to determine whether the cause of the blood in your semen is likely to be serious or not.
They'll need to consider a number of things, such as:
- how many times you've noticed blood in your semen
- whether you have any other symptoms
- your age
- your medical history
They may also need to carry out a number of simple tests, including:
- checking your blood pressure
- an examination of your genitals and abdomen (tummy)
- a rectal examination (where your doctor inserts a finger into your bottom)
- urine and blood tests
If you're younger than 40, have only noticed blood in your semen once or twice, and tests don't suggest you have a serious underlying condition, youshouldn't need a hospital referral.
However, if you're over 40, have persistent or recurrent symptoms, or tests have suggested a potentially serious underlying cause, your GP should refer you to a urologist (specialist who treats problems of the urinary system).
A further assessment with a urologist may involve having a biopsy of your prostate gland or ascan, such as an ultrasound scan .
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Read about finding blood in your semen when you ejaculate, which is usually only temporary and the cause is rarely anything to worry about.
Common causes
Common causes of blood in semen include: vesiculitis inflammation of the seminal vesicles (glands that produce most of the fluid in ejaculate) seminal vesicle cysts small, fluid-filled sacs in the
Less common causes
Less often, blood in the semencan be a result of: severe high blood pressure (hypertension) a blood clotting disorder cancer including prostate cancer , testicular cancer and bladder cancer se
Seeing your GP
Your GP will try to determine whether the cause of the blood in your semen is likely to be serious or not. They'll need to consider a number of things, such as: how many times you've noticed blood
Treating blood in semen
The treatment your GP or urologist recommends will depend on what they think is the underlying reason for the blood in your semen. In many cases, particularly if you have no other symptoms or the blo
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