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Hematospermia.

The Journal of Family Practice

|June 1, 1975

Summary

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Hematospermia, or blood in semen, in men without other symptoms is rarely linked to serious urologic conditions. This condition often resolves on its own and does not typically indicate future significant disease.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Men's Health

Background:

Hematospermia (blood in semen) is a condition that can cause patient anxiety.
Previous studies have not definitively established the long-term implications of hematospermia.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the association between hematospermia and significant urologic disease in asymptomatic men.
To determine the natural history and long-term outcomes of hematospermia.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 200 patients with hematospermia over 15 years.
Standard urologic evaluations including physical examination, urinalysis, cystoscopy, and K.U.B. roentgenography were performed.
Long-term follow-up was conducted for a subset of patients.

Main Results:

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In 174 patients with further evaluation, minor abnormalities were found in 64, but no significant urologic disease was identified.
Of 150 patients followed for 5-23 years, 106 experienced resolution of hematospermia, while 44 had recurrent episodes.
No patients developed significant disease related to hematospermia during the follow-up period.

Conclusions:

Hematospermia in asymptomatic men with normal physical examinations is not associated with significant urologic disease.
The condition often resolves spontaneously or recurs but does not lead to the development of serious urologic pathology.