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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The first ejaculation, not to worry. Mine bled at least 2 or 3 times.
Can be several months depending on what type of blood vessals and arteries they hit, and how active your prostate is. You can imagine that bike riding, sexual activity, lifting weights, exercising, all will cause stress on your wounded prostate. Also most older men, especially those with prostate cancer have enlarged prostates. With no erection problems, my doctor put me on 10 mg Cialis, which is known to help with enlarged prostates. Cialis help my urine flow more than anything else I have tried. I have an MRI scheduled for September, and I will see if the volume of my prostate has reduced any.