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Some neoplasms of the genitourinary system may present with haematospermia. Malignant causes of haematospermia include; prostate cancer, testicular or epididymal tumours, seminal vesicle carcinoma (rarely), and urethral tumour. [4] Lymphomas and leukaemias may also feature haematospermia as symptom. [5]
It has also been proposed that lead causes poor semen quality by promoting the generation of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide due to lipid peroxidation, which can cause cellular damage. [16] [17] Lead can be found in contaminated soil, water, as well as manufactured goods like jewelry, toys, and paint. [18]
Sperm granulomas may also have a yellow, white, or cream colored center when cut open. While some sperm granulomas can be painful, most of them are painless and asymptomatic. [2] Sperm granulomas can appear as a result of surgery (such as a vasectomy), trauma, or an infection (such as sexually transmitted diseases). [3]
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The use of radiotherapy can cause a temporary bout of azoospermia, this however, is dependant solely on the nature of the dose that are delivered to the testes. Those who experience less than 100 rads will recover in 9–18 months, doses of 200-300 rads will recover in 30 months and doses of 400-600 rads will recover in less than or equal to five years.
The sperm in the testes move to the epididymis which is a long, coiled tube behind the testes. The primary function is to store and mature sperm so it can fertilize the egg. However, if the epididymis becomes injured, then there is a chance that the sperm will not mature and a man will not be able to reproduce with a woman.
The presence of abnormally-shaped sperm can negatively affect fertility by preventing transport through the cervix and/or preventing sperm from adhering to the ovum. Achieving a pregnancy may be difficult. [3] In testing for teratozoospermia, sperm are collected, stained and analyzed under a microscope to detect abnormalities.
When adenocarcinoma occurs, it can cause blood in the urine, blood in the semen, painful urination, urinary retention, or even urinary obstruction. [9] Adenocarcinomata are usually diagnosed after they are excised, based on tissue diagnosis. [9] Some produce the tumour marker Ca-125, which can be used to monitor for reoccurence afterwards. [9]