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What Causes Dark Red Semen?

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Question : I am almost 68 years of age. For first time I have in a wet dream noticed that my semen was dark cherry red. My wife and I have not had any relations for 8 months approx. I have been faithful to my wife.My weight is 226 lbs. Not very active physically. Too much TV
Had noticed a hardening at one end of R. testicule 3-4 mo. ago, but lately seems to have softened.
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Answered by Dr. V. Sasanka (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
most likely normal, but get checked

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
We term this condition haematospermia, and the good news is, it almost always is a benign condition.
However, a few basic tests need to be done, and these include a transrectal ultrasound for prostate, a PSA blood test, a complete urine analysis, a semen analysis, and if required, a simple test called uroflowmetry. Based on the reports of these investigations, we can plan further treatment.
You mat need to take antibiotics like ciprofloxacin if thete is infection and Flomax if there is any evidence of difficulty in voiding urine.
Hope I have been of help.
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What Causes Dark Red Semen?

Brief Answer: most likely normal, but get checked Detailed Answer: Hi, We term this condition haematospermia, and the good news is, it almost always is a benign condition. However, a few basic tests need to be done, and these include a transrectal ultrasound for prostate, a PSA blood test, a complete urine analysis, a semen analysis, and if required, a simple test called uroflowmetry. Based on the reports of these investigations, we can plan further treatment. You mat need to take antibiotics like ciprofloxacin if thete is infection and Flomax if there is any evidence of difficulty in voiding urine. Hope I have been of help.