What medicine should I take if my sperm is red?
Recently, the topic of men's health has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and health forums, especially "abnormal sperm color" has become a hot search topic. Many men often feel panicked when they find that their semen is red or pink, worrying that it is a sign of a serious disease. This article will combine the popular discussions and medical advice on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes and countermeasures of this phenomenon.
1. Analysis of the causes of sperm turning red

According to cases shared by medical experts and netizens, red semen (hemospermia) may be caused by the following reasons:
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Proportion (reference data) |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation infection | Urogenital system inflammation such as prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis | about 45% |
| Trauma or surgery | Recent reproductive system surgery or strenuous exercise injury | about 25% |
| stones or tumors | Urinary tract stones or rare tumors | about 15% |
| other factors | Drug side effects, excessive sexual behavior, etc. | about 15% |
2. Is it necessary to take medicine for hematospermia? List of Commonly Used Medications
According to the advice of urologists in tertiary hospitals, hematospermia caused by different reasons requires targeted medication:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable situations | Treatment recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| antibiotics | Levofloxacin, cefixime | Bacterial prostatitis/seminal vesiculitis | 2-4 weeks |
| Hemostatic drugs | Vitamin K, tranexamic acid | acute bleeding period | 3-7 days |
| Chinese patent medicine | Qianliexin capsules, Relinqing granules | Chronic inflammation conditioning | 4-8 weeks |
| analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs | ibuprofen, celecoxib | When accompanied by pain | short term use |
3. Top 5 hot topics on the Internet
Through content analysis on Weibo, Zhihu, Tieba and other platforms, we found the five issues that netizens are most concerned about:
1."Will the blood essence heal on its own?"- About 38% of mild cases resolve spontaneously within 1-2 weeks, but recurring episodes require medical attention.
2."What foods can improve my health?"- Tomatoes (containing lycopene), pumpkin seeds (rich in zinc), and cranberries (preventing urinary tract infections) are recommended many times.
3."What tests need to be done?"- Semen routine, urinary system B-ultrasound, and prostate fluid examination are the three basic items.
4."Will it affect fertility?"- Sperm quality is not affected in the short term, but untreated inflammation may reduce fertility in the long term.
5."Are folk remedies trustworthy?"- Experts warn that folk remedies such as "leek seeds soaked in wine" should be used with caution, as they may delay the disease.
4. Medical advice and precautions
According to the latest patient guideline released by Peking Union Medical College Hospital:
•Emergency medical signal:Hematospermia lasts for more than 2 weeks, accompanied by fever/difficulty urinating/testicular swelling and pain.
•Inspection preparation:Avoid sexual intercourse for 3 days before treatment, and keep the first morning urine sample.
•Life adjustments:Avoid cycling, spicy food and alcohol during treatment.
•Medication contraindications:Do not take anticoagulant drugs such as aspirin without medical advice.
5. Latest treatment technology trends
New developments disclosed at the 2023 International Andrology Conference:
| Technical name | Applicable situations | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| Minimally invasive seminal vesiculoscopy | Stubborn hematospermia | 91.7% |
| low energy shock wave | Hematospermia associated with chronic prostatitis | 83.2% |
| PRP treatment | Tissue damage repair | experimental stage |
Final reminder: This article is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific medication. Maintaining good living habits and regular men's physical examinations are the keys to preventing hematospermia.
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