Table of contents:
- The cause of yellow semen in men
- 1. Mixed with urine
- 2. Exposed to jaundice
- 3. Leukocytospermia
- 4. Prostate infection
- 5. Venereal disease
- How to treat it?
Semen (fluid that contains sperm cells) is usually white or whitish gray. However, some men sometimes find themselves secreting yellow semen. If your semen changes color, you may be wondering if something is wrong with your health or not? Well, regarding the discharge of yellow semen, there are several underlying causes. Ranging from harmless to severe health problems. What causes the yellow semen to come out?
The cause of yellow semen in men
1. Mixed with urine
Generally, yellow semen can be caused by being mixed with urine or urine. Sometimes, urine can be left in the urethra. The urethra itself is the tube that carries semen (which contains sperm) and urine out of your body, i.e. through the penis.
When this happens, urine and semen can get mixed up as the semen leaves your penis. The mixture of urine and semen can make your semen look yellow. It can also be caused by several causes such as urinary tract infection or enlarged prostate, which is also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
2. Exposed to jaundice
Jaundice is a health condition caused by other conditions, such as a disease that causes the breakdown of excessive hemoglobin. Usually the condition which is often referred to as jaundice affects the color of the whites of the eyes and the skin which will be yellowish. Well, in certain cases, this condition can also affect the color of your semen.
3. Leukocytospermia
Leukocytospermia is a condition characterized by a high number of white blood cells in semen. Leukocytospermia, which can also be referred to as pyospermia, can cause yellow semen.
This condition can weaken and damage sperm quality. If it's serious enough it can even cause infertility. Leukocytospermia can be caused by the following causes:
- The presence of swelling in the penis or groin area
- Venereal diseases such as herpes, gonorrhea, or chlamydia
- Autoimmune disorders
- Urethral stricture, which causes narrowing of the urethra
- Ejaculate rarely
- Dilated blood vessels in the testicles change
- Using marijuana or alcohol
4. Prostate infection
If the discharge is greenish yellow, it could be a symptom of prostate infection. Prostate infection can occur when bacteria in your urine leak into your prostate. Symptoms that occur include:
- Pain or frequent urination
- Feeling anyang-wicker
- Pain during ejaculation
- Pain in the lower back, stomach, penis, or groin
5. Venereal disease
Some venereal diseases or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, can cause yellow discharge of semen. The following are some of the symptoms which include, among others:
- Experiencing burning sensation when urinating
- Pain when urinating
- Itchy parts of the penis, testicles, and groin
- Urinating frequently
- Certain venereal diseases can also cause leukocytospermia, which can cause semen to appear yellow.
How to treat it?
This yellowish discharge can be treated depending on the main cause. If there is an infection that causes yellow semen, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or antiviral drugs for treatment.
It is also important to know, if you have yellow semen due to infection, you must be able to refrain from having sex while it recovers. It is feared that an infection or virus could cause it to their sexual partners.
This yellow semen can also be overcome by reducing consumption of drinks or eating foods that use yellow ingredients. You can also consume lots of water to neutralize the color of the semen that comes out.
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