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PaperclipPerfector  2mo ago (text post)   2322 thread views

Small-Scale Question Sunday for March 3, 2024

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Why is blood in the ejaculate less of a concern? Just curious.

If it's happening a lot, it's a concern. I wouldn't ignore it. Otherwise it's usually infection or some inflammation and doesn't recur (hematospermia I mean). Particularly if one has no other symptoms. It's apparently not uncommon.

Hematuria is more a predictor of larger or more systemic urinary tract issues or cancer. You'd think there would be a much more robust answer to bloody sperm than "Yeah don't worry about it." I suppose there is, but generally that's the line.

Again though, not a doctor. Part of my job is translating and explaining medical concepts from Japanese into English (and rarely vice versa) so I do more reading on medical issues than any sane non-doctor would.

I see. How does someone even notice hematuria, btw? Is it obvious?

You wouldn't unless you are aware of your usual urine color. Gross (visible) hematuria would be considerably different--brownish, cola colored, or reddish. But what's called occult hematuria or microscopic hematuria is probably more common and your urologist only detects that via microscope (3/4 red blood cells per High powered field is the standard).

Hematospermia is much more noticeable and is characterized by either bright red, brown, or even almost black ejaculate.

Thanks for the info!

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