Blood in Ejaculate (Hemospermia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hemospermia: Leading symptom

  • Hemospermia (blood in the ejaculate; blood in the semen).

Warning signs (red flags)

  • Anamnestic information:
    • Men > 40 + recurrent (repeated) occurrence of hemospermia → think of: malignant neoplasms (prostate, seminal vesicles, etc.).
  • Pain during defecation (bowel emptying) → think of: Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate).