Hemospermia - Blood in the Semen

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Most cases cannot be prevented because the cause is unknown. Urethral stricture and infection of the urethra are often due to sexually transmitted diseases. So practicing safer sex could prevent some cases of blood in the semen.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

There are usually no long-term effects. Many affected men have repeated episodes of blood in the semen with no other symptoms or problems. Urethral strictures are usually permanent unless they are treated. Cancer is quite rare but could possibly result in death.

What are the risks to others?

Blood in the semen itself is not contagious. If the cause is an infection such as a sexually transmitted disease, the infection may be contagious.