Prostate Cancer
Prostate Biopsy: is blood in semen dangerous?
What you need to know
No.
It's very common and harmless.
Digging deeper
Semen can look red or brown for several weeks, sometimes longer, after a biopsy.
It doesn't affect healing.
Make an appointment when
If you have pain, call us.
Otherwise, bring it up at your follow-up visit.
Caring for you in Snellville
For Loganville, our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center, 1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078, brings your visits and any procedure together in one building.
Our way of caring for this
Our urologists explain the normal changes after a biopsy ahead of time, so they don’t catch you off guard. Blood in the semen is one of the most common. At your follow-up, we go over your biopsy results and what they mean, and we plan any next steps with you.
What your visit is like
Your follow-up visit at our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center covers your results, your recovery and your questions. If more testing or treatment is needed, we’ll explain each option before anything is scheduled.
How to get ready
Before your biopsy, we’ll review blood thinners and supplements and give you written instructions for the day. That day, bring photo ID, your insurance card and a medicine list, bring a driver if anesthesia is planned, and jot down any changes during recovery so we can go over them at your follow-up.
Time to call
Call us if you have pain or trouble urinating. If fever or chills set in, head to the ER before calling us.
Frequently asked
How long can it last?
Semen can look red or brown for several weeks, sometimes longer, after a biopsy.
Does it affect healing?
No. It doesn’t affect healing, and it’s very common.
Should I avoid sex?
Ask us at your visit. We’ll give you guidance based on your recovery.
Video to watch
In this Advanced Urology talk, Dr. Vahan Kassabian discusses prostate cancer.
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