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Blood in Semen after Prostate Biopsy
I couldn't find an existing thread on this topic, but I wanted to share what I'm seeing so far, and compare with other's results.
I'm 58 years old. After discovering a 5+ PSA result in a routine adult physical, I was scheduled for and received both a MRI, and a Transperineal biopsy. In my case, they took 16 samples. I do not yet have the pathology results.
I was told there could possibly be some blood in my urine, but to watch for clotting, etc and large amounts. I was also told there would likely be some blood in my ejaculate, tapering off over time. I understand the amount of blood can be influenced by number and location of samples.
I was not prepared for what happened though. Four days after the biopsy, and to my horror, I found my expectations were way underestimated. It was not "streaks or spots" of blood, nor was it red-tinted. It looked to be pure blood. The volume was probably double what I would have expected. Hoping that the next day would be more normal, I again tested the waters.. It was nearly as bad, however, the color seemed to be a cross between pure blood and fresh motor oil.
I've got a message into my care team, and I'm awaiting a response while I also await pathology. I'm a bit nervous.
Has this been other's experience? If it is common, why understate it in the publications I was provided?
I have not noticed blood in my urine, however, it tends to be dark-ish as I tend to under-hydrate.
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I was briefed this would most likely happened so was not surprised when it happened. I checked with my urologist afterward and again told was very common and would go away. I had been told could look like some blood clots, and or blood. Had my biopsies done at Mayo Jacksonville.
Don't want to sound negative but your urologist (assumed he/she did biopsies) should have briefed you on this. If I was not briefed prior to expect this I think I too would have freak out. It is why patients need to be thoroughly briefed on what to expect from tests and procedures done. It is not something (additional stress) you needed to worry about as is common and expected and that information should have been given to you!
I am not sure what treatment you will have but if you have radiation expect some rectal bleeding in future as rectum heals from radiation. A quite common and expected side affect of radiation.
Did you consider the possibility that the blood was coming from hemorrhoids? My procedure also caused my internal hemorrhoids to flare up and bleed a lot for a few days.
I also have a running check off list for the doc. Otherwise, he may say something that gets in my head quickly and I forget everything from there on.
Yes it's a common side effect. It goes away. Mine only lasted a week and I had 17 samples. No need to abstain.
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2 Reactions10 days ago I had a prostate biopsy. It came back Benign and I'm under 2 full years of observation. My PSA was 5 and the Urologist did the biopsy to rule out cancer. I had some blood in my urine and stool for a day after. Yesterday I ejaculated for the first time and I almost fainted because the amount of blood was shocking. I have done some searching and the normal time is a month to 6 weeks before I don't have blood in my ejaculate. Can someone tell me how long they had this issue?
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2 ReactionsEight weeks.......I had it for 8 weeks.....yikes!!
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1 Reactionthanks! 🙂 this helps!
Welcome @jayhall, I'm happy to hear that the biopsy came back benign. I bet the sight of blood in your semen was frightening. I moved your post to this existing discussion of the same name:
- Blood in Semen after Prostate Biopsy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-prostate-biopsy-symptoms/
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That is good news. I had the same thing done and thankfully biopsy was clear too. I had blood in ejaculate for right at 8 weeks I was starting to worry but someone told me be patient for 8 weeks. And it cleared up.
I had it about a month. It is very common and expected.
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2 ReactionsJay if I remember correctly I was just @ 2 weeks maybe a little less than that.
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