Blood in semen may be due to infection

Question : WHAT would you recommend for hematospermia? I have not consulted any doctor but would like to seek a holistic approach. Answer : HEMATOSPERMIA refers to blood in the semen. Hematospermia is not uncommon and may affect men of any age after puberty, but its peak incidence is in men 30 to 40 years old. About 85 to 90 per cent of all patients who have hematospermia will have repeat episodes. In about 50 per cent of patients, the cause of hematospermia is not clearly understood or known. Most of the semen comes from the seminal vesicles and prostate and it is probably from these two organs that most hematospermia originates. Infections or inflammation of these organs account for most of the other causes. The most common symptoms are pain during urination, ejaculation, bowel movement, inflammation and swelling in scrotum, lower back pain, fever or chills and blood in urine. You should see a doctor to determine the cause. The herb saw palmetto and pumpkin seed are the most well-known herbs used primarily to relieve symptoms associ- ated with the prostate. Not only does it strengthen the reproductive system by regulating the sex hormones, saw palmetto also improves a person's vitality and sex drive. By decreasing the levels of DHT in the prostate, further enlargement of the prostate can be prevented. Zinc deficiency has also been linked to prostate inflammation and enlargement, therefore supplements of zinc may help prevent and alleviate an enlarged prostate. Zinc-rich foods include whole grains, red meat, shellfish, nuts and seeds especially walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds, shrimps and soy beans.