What is Haemospermia?

What is Haemospermia?

When semen changes from its usual cream-white colour to white with 'a hint of pink', or is bloodstained, it's called haemospermia, which simply means blood in the semen. The semen can also appear brownish-red in colour. Whatever the shade, it isn't normal and means something is not right and should be checked out.

One problem with haemospermia is that it invariably causes men great anxiety. Another problem is that the cause often remains unknown.

Causes/Risk Factors

Haemospermia most commonly affects men in their 30s, although it's by no means exclusive to this age group.

It's not always possible to prevent it from occurring, but if the cause can be found then taking care to avoid such triggers can result in fewer sleepless nights.

Most commonly, haemospermia is a consequence of non-specific inflammation of the urethra (the tube urine passes through), prostate and/or seminal vesicles. That is, inflammation anywhere along the path semen follows when leaving the body.

Other possible causes include:

* Minor trauma - the result of vigorous sexual activity, for example, or a trouser-zip accident.
* Infections of the genital tract ­ this is usually accompanied by other symptoms, including pain on urination, scrotal tenderness or swelling, groin tenderness or aching, pain on ejaculation, low back pain, fever or chills.
* Biopsy of the prostate gland, where seminal fluid is manufactured.
* In rare instances, haemospermia is secondary to cancer.

For most men, haemospermia is a one-off event. For some, though, the problem is a recurrent one for which a cause cannot be identified, despite full and thorough investigation.

Treatment/Recovery

It may necessary to refer a man with haemospermia to the local hospital urology service where a number of tests such as laboratory examination of urine and semen, ultrasound or CT scans, or even a cystourethroscopy (a telescopic examination of the inside of the urinary tract under anaesthetic) may be recommended in order to check the diagnosis.

Fortunately, in the majority of cases haemospermia is benign and self-limiting, so no specific treatment is required other than a large dose of reassurance and advice about safer practices.

Where an underlying cause is identified - for example, infection or inflammation - specific treatment can be provided. This may involve a course of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication.

Causes of male infertility

The following factors cause male infertility.

A. Poor quality of semen:
The semen which contains
1. Less number of sperms.
2. Sperms with poor motility ,
3. sperms with abnormal morphology cause infertility in men.

B. Structural abnormalities like retrograde ejaculation, blockage in testes, tubes, or other reproductive structures can have an intense effect on fertility.

C. Hormonal imbalances can interfere with sperm production and can become a cause for infertility in men.

D. Genetic disorders also affect fertility of men.

E. Sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, smoking etc can also cause infertility in men.

Texts of ayurveda explain various causes for male infertility and recommend very effective therapies like Vajikarana therapy to increase sperm count, sperm motility and quality and quantity of semen.

Points to be pondered while cultivating safed musli.

Safed Musli is popularly known as Indian herbal Viagra. Ayurvedic texts eulogize the myriad medicinal properties of this herb. Ayurveda acharyas have successfully used this herb in conditions like diabetes, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sperm count and low sperm motility. Its anti inflammatory properties help in arthritis. Tubers of this plants increase milk production in lactating mothers. Body builders are also benefited by this herb as it increases healthy muscle mass.

Due to these properties safed musli has gained global importance and its global demand has reached peaks. Now there is a need for our scientists, horticulture department officials to create awareness among farmers on the commercial importance of safed musli or CHLOROPHYTUM BORIVILIANUM. The following points have to be considered while growing safed musli.

1. Get yourself well educated about this herb.
2. Know the variety of soil, fertilizer and climate it needs.
3. Take suggestions from horticulture department or scientists.
4. The cost of cultivation of this crop is very high. Hence be prepared with good cushion before venturing.
5. Do not narrow down to grow only this crop. Diversify the crop pattern to save yourself from market fluctuation..
6. Beware of middlemen after harvesting. They may cheat you with false grading of the produce.
7. Take utmost care while entering into an agreement with a buyer.

Points to be pondered while cultivating safed musli.

Safed Musli is popularly known as Indian herbal Viagra. Ayurvedic texts eulogize the myriad medicinal properties of this herb. Ayurveda acharyas have successfully used this herb in conditions like diabetes, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sperm count and low sperm motility. Its anti inflammatory properties help in arthritis. Tubers of this plants increase milk production in lactating mothers. Body builders are also benefited by this herb as it increases healthy muscle mass.

Due to these properties safed musli has gained global importance and its global demand has reached peaks. Now there is a need for our scientists, horticulture department officials to create awareness among farmers on the commercial importance of safed musli or CHLOROPHYTUM BORIVILIANUM. The following points have to be considered while growing safed musli.

1. Get yourself well educated about this herb.
2. Know the variety of soil, fertilizer and climate it needs.
3. Take suggestions from horticulture department or scientists.
4. The cost of cultivation of this crop is very high. Hence be prepared with good cushion before venturing.
5. Do not narrow down to grow only this crop. Diversify the crop pattern to save yourself from market fluctuation..
6. Beware of middlemen after harvesting. They may cheat you with false grading of the produce.
7. Take utmost care while entering into an agreement with a buyer.

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1. Quit smoking and avoid persons who smoke.
2. Consume adequate nutritious food. This boosts the body immunity and lungs develop resistance to diseases
3. Exercise regularly for 45 minutes. This increases capacity of lungs.
4. Practice pranayam daily for 20 minutes.
5. Avoid weight gain and check obesity.
6. Keep your home free of dust.
7. Take deep breaths when you are sitting in office, bus or train. Deep breathing exercises detoxify your lungs.
8. Immunize your kids at right time.
9. Drink plenty of water.
10. Add honey to your diet. This keeps lungs free of infections.

Facts about testosterone

1. Testosterone is a male sexual hormone.
2. It is produced in testes in men. It is produced in little quantities in ovaries of women.
3. Pituitary gland governs the production of testosterone
4. Testosterone is muscle building hormone.
5. It is responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics in men like deeper voice, muscle mass, facial hair and development of male genital organ.
6. It is responsible for libido in men and women.
7. Testosterone increases body metabolism resulting in lower body fat.
8. It helps in production of matured, healthy sperms.