Blood in semen (hematospermia): Is it a sign of cancer?
Any time you notice blood where it’s not supposed to be, it can be alarming. If you’ve ever seen blood in your semen, a condition known as hematospermia, you may be wondering if it’s a sign of something serious.
The good news: it’s usually not.
Here, I’ll share common causes for blood in the semen, when to see a doctor and how it’s treated.
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MD Anderson helps bladder cancer survivor through recurrences
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Blood in urine (hematuria): What causes it and what to do about it
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What is a cystoscopy?
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