Red Semen
The scientific term for blood in the semen is hematospermia. Although this can be a sign of deeper medical issues for men such as sexually transmitted diseases or prostate problems, this condition is usually harmless. So where does the blood come from? Normally it comes from the inflammation of one the tubes, ducts or glands associated with the penis. The prostate gland produces the fluid part in your semen. Inflammation to the prostate gland is called prostatitis. The urethra is the tube that carries the semen from the penis and when inflamed causes urethritis. Another inflammation to watch out for is epididymitis (inflammation to epididymis)
Inflammations can come from a variety of places. If you’ve been having a lot of rough sex, masturbating like crazy or even a urinary tract infection can cause inflammation to your glands. Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia and bacterial infections are also some of the reasons why blood is present in semen. Medical procedures such as prostate biopsies, vasectomies, and injections for hemorrhoids also can be the culprits behind this condition as well.
Don’t freak out just yet, brothers. Changes in your semen color don’t have to be life-threatening or reasons to instantly run to the doctor. However, if you’ve been noticing other characteristics of your semen changing such as smell, viscosity and abnormal colors for an extended period of time, go to the doctor.