Prostate cancer is a widely prevalent cancer, which occurs in a walnut-shaped gland called the prostate. Most prostate cancers are slow in progression and require no or minimal treatment, while some are aggressive. Older age, family history, and obesity pose an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Blood in urine and semen, painful urination, erectile dysfunction, and decreased urine flow are the symptoms of prostate cancer. Metastasis, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction are the possible complications of prostate cancer.
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What causes blood in ejaculated semen?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53-year-old male with no previous medical history. For the past two years, I observed my semen to be slightly pinkish in color (now I realized it was due to traces of blood) but I did not pay much attention. Since the last two to three months, I have been seeing blood in my ejac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you described is known as hematospermia which means blood in semen. Although, it is considered a benign symptom in men but if for any person above 40 years of age the possibility of carcinoma should be ruled out. In two-third of the cases, no cause is ... Read Full »