Color of sperm
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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What should be the normal color of the sperm? It must immediately be noted that the smell and taste of sperm are individual. But still, the norm is the smell, which can be compared to the aroma of chestnuts. Sometimes he gives a little bleach.
If the smell is sharp and unpleasant, then most likely we are talking about urogenital infections. But do not forget that alcohol, smoking, passion for sharp, garlic or onions can also affect the smell.
The color of the semen must be cloudy milky-white or grayish-yellow. If we talk about consistency, then it looks like jelly or gel. Sperm of a red or brownish hue indicates that a blood vessel ruptured in the prostate. Most likely, it occurs against the background of any injury.
If the red tint does not disappear, you need to seek the help of a doctor. After all, blood in the semen can talk about the fact that there is an infection in the body. In some cases, this indicates prostatitis and even cancer. Therefore, for what color sperm should be monitored.
Yellow sperm
If yellow sperm was found, you will have to think about your own health. So, a yellowish or greenish shade indicates infection. Most likely, we are talking about gonorrhea.
In general, darkening of the sperm just does not happen and often speaks of serious problems. If this phenomenon is accompanied by an unpleasant smell, then this means the presence of a venereal disease. Especially if it's a sour flavor.
Treatment of the problem can not be delayed in any case. Because it can lead to more serious diseases, including impotence.
So pay attention to the shade of semen is just necessary. Especially if it's a yellowish shade. In this case, you need to seek help from a specialist. The problem itself will not disappear. Moreover, its complete disregard can lead to more serious problems. In general, sperm, namely its consistency, smell and taste depend also on what the man uses. But not one positive factor can not affect the color.
White sperm
If a man has white sperm, then there are no grounds for experiencing. This color is normal.
So, a dull milk-white or grayish-yellow shade is the norm. The consistency of the sperm is reminiscent of jelly or gel. After a time after ejaculation, "raw" becomes translucent and more fluid.
Other changes can indicate the presence of infection, and even very serious. The white shade is quite normal. Experiencing in this case is not worth it. In this case, the sperm can only change the smell. But this indicates that the man prefers. Spicy food can change the taste of sperm. Also, this can be affected by addictions. These include alcohol and smoking. Therefore, you should always follow your own preferences. If the smell is sharp, then most likely it's a disease. Draw with this in any case impossible.
White sperm can be accompanied only by different flavors and all. In any other cases, you should seek help from a doctor.
Brown sperm
Blood leads to the appearance of brown sperm. Why does such a phenomenon arise and can this process be considered safe? If, 2 days after the color change, the sperm does not return to normal, you will have to seek help from a doctor.
Most likely, a man has vesiculitis. This disease, during which there is inflammation of the seminal vesicles. Usually this happens against a background of chronic prostatitis.
In general, this disease occurs without any symptoms. To detect vesiculitis can only be due to the presence of pink or reddish shade of sperm. But if the disease has arisen against a background of chronic prostatitis, then it can manifest itself in a different way. So, the main symptoms are weakness, painful urination, fever, fatigue and pain in the crotch. In this case, you should immediately seek help. After all, the problem must be eliminated. In the future, untimely treatment can lead to a number of problems. This suggests that to monitor the color of sperm is always necessary.
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Pink sperm
What is pink sperm talking about? If a man noticed a strange color after ejaculation, then most likely it is a disease. Thus, sperm of pink or red color indicates hemospermia.
Often in the "secretions" there are impurities of blood. Most likely in this case we are talking about inflammation of the prostate or urethra. Sometimes both iron and urethra become inflamed at the same time.
Leaving the problem alone is clearly not worth it. This can lead to various problems in the future. And in general, inflammation in itself is an unpleasant symptom. In the future, this can lead to the development of cancer. Therefore, as soon as strange color or aroma is noticed, it is necessary to go on consultation to the doctor. It is necessary to pass the appropriate tests and determine what caused the inflammation.
Generally pink semen is not a good sign. In any case, a doctor's consultation is necessary. After all, this may hide a serious disease that requires timely treatment.
Transparent sperm
The absence of germ cells in the ejaculate results in the appearance of transparent semen. This disease was called azoospermia, it can be of two types.
So, with the first form of transparent semen there is a violation of spermatogenesis in the testicle. And this is confirmed by the presence of atrophy of the seminiferous tubules during biopsy. This phenomenon arises as a result of underdevelopment, testicular degeneration or atrophy.
This pathology is least likely to occur in diabetes mellitus, neuropsychic disorders, beriberi and X-ray irradiation. The second type of disease is excretory azoospermia, which is characterized by spermatogenesis with cicatricial changes in the vas deferens. And they arise after inflammatory diseases.
With necrospermia, as a rule, the spermogram demonstrates immobile spermatozoa in the ejaculate. Disorders of maturation of the sex cells in the epididymis are possible. Naturally, all this can be accompanied by inflammation of the prostate and seminal vesicles. Thus, it is necessary to observe the color of the sperm.