{ "head": { "title": "What Causes Blood in Semen & How Is It Treated?", "meta": [ { "name": "description", "content": "Blood in semen can indicate underlying health issues. Learn causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options from trusted healthcare providers at Klarity." }, { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://www.helloklarity.com/condition/blood-in-semen?state=georgia" }, { "name": "robots", "content": "index, follow" }, { "name": "googlebot", "content": "index, follow" }, { "name": "bingbot", "content": "index, follow" } ], "structured_data": { "primary": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalCondition", "name": "Blood in Semen", "description": "Blood in semen, or hematospermia, often signals underlying issues such as infection, inflammation, or trauma. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential for reproductive health.", "possibleTreatment": "Medical evaluation, imaging, antibiotics, or surgical intervention depending on cause", "riskFactor": "Infections, trauma, prostate issues, bleeding disorders, or inflammation" }, "faq": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are common causes of blood in semen?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Common causes include infections, prostate inflammation, trauma, or blood vessel issues. Often benign, but some causes require medical attention." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When should I see a doctor for blood in semen?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Seek medical evaluation if blood persists more than a few weeks, is accompanied by pain, or other symptoms like fever or urinary issues." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is blood in semen diagnosed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Diagnosis involves physical exam, semen analysis, imaging tests like ultrasound, and possibly blood tests to determine underlying cause." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can blood in semen be treated online?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, licensed healthcare providers at Klarity can evaluate symptoms via telehealth, prescribe medications if needed, and guide appropriate care." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the prognosis for blood in semen?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Prognosis is generally good, especially with timely diagnosis and treatment. Most causes are benign, but serious conditions require prompt attention." } } ], "organization": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalOrganization", "name": "Klarity", "url": "https://www.helloklarity.com", "logo": "https://www.helloklarity.com/logo.png", "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "1-800-555-1234", "contactType": "Customer Service", "areaServed": "US" } } } }, "body": { "answer_block": "

Blood in semen, medically known as hematospermia, often results from infections, inflammation, trauma, or vascular issues. While usually benign, persistent or severe cases warrant medical evaluation for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment.

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