The term hematospermia is defined as the presence of red blood cells in the semen. It is a rare symptom; however its presence is annoying and worrying for patients. The actual incidence of hematospermia is unknown; however, it appears to be more common in men under the age of 40 and in the majority of cases is due to benign causes. Although rare, malignant conditions associated with hematospermia should be investigated before definitive diagnosis in men over 40 years of age with risk factors (eg, history of cancer, known disorders of the urogenital system, bleeding disorders) and men with complications related symptoms. In these men hematospermia usually recurs and may not respond to treatment. In men younger than 40 without risk factors, hematospermia is often self-limited and does not require further evaluation or treatment.

Ηematospermia: Much Ado About Nothing?

Perletti G;
2019-01-01

Abstract

The term hematospermia is defined as the presence of red blood cells in the semen. It is a rare symptom; however its presence is annoying and worrying for patients. The actual incidence of hematospermia is unknown; however, it appears to be more common in men under the age of 40 and in the majority of cases is due to benign causes. Although rare, malignant conditions associated with hematospermia should be investigated before definitive diagnosis in men over 40 years of age with risk factors (eg, history of cancer, known disorders of the urogenital system, bleeding disorders) and men with complications related symptoms. In these men hematospermia usually recurs and may not respond to treatment. In men younger than 40 without risk factors, hematospermia is often self-limited and does not require further evaluation or treatment.
2019
hematospermia, cancer, risk factors
Stamatiou, K; Magri, V; Marinis, A; Perletti, G; Christopoulos, G
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