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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 had a 26 core transperineal biopsy 10 weeks ago. PSA was 5.3 then. Results came back benign.
At first, the semen was shockingly dark red color. I had to use a condom for at least a month. Today, it is still brownish color after 10 weeks.
I am scheduled for a PSA test, and retest MRI at end of September. Then maybe a 2nd biopsy. My UCLA doctor said retest schedule is set between 6 and 12 months. We settled for a 7 month schedule since my 1st biopsy.
I have noticed the semen amount has greatly reduced. Also, I retested PSA on my own last week and it came back 6.8. I wonder if high number of biopsy core is the reason, or more serious issue is happening with my prostate.
Ejaculate just like fresh blood, at first. I was told to expect that, but still not pretty. Sorry it was a surprise for you. I recall that it lasted for 4-6 weeks (to some degree). I had nothing in urine or bowel. But I was warned of that too.
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1 ReactionHi, also had a biopsy done may 8 last year, 12 samples.
More then anything else was what the biopsy did to my body and energy.
After the biopsy I headed straight home and into bed.
Fever for two days. Diarhea and gas from day 2 for the next 10 days.
Blood in my urine on day 3 and then a bit again on day six.
Around day nine the diarea was gone
Note: I wasn't prepared either for the biopsy. Didn't know that it could drain you and cause all the effects like weakness, fever, diarea, gas and blood and pain in prostate.
Jay if I remember correctly I was just @ 2 weeks maybe a little less than that.
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2 ReactionsI had it about a month. It is very common and expected.
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2 ReactionsThat 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.
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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thanks! 🙂 this helps!
Eight weeks.......I had it for 8 weeks.....yikes!!
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1 Reaction10 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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