Is yellow semen normal?

Men's health is often measured through semen analysis. In the parameters of the semen analysis, the color of the semen may suggest some gynecological diseases. Semen sometimes has an abnormal yellow color that makes men extremely worried. Is this a normal expression? Or can this condition leave after-effects? Join SignsSymptomsList to learn interesting information about yellow semen through the following article.

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• Overview of the phenomenon of yellow semen
• Causes of yellow semen
• Treatment
• Other unusual colors of semen
• Conclude

Overview of the phenomenon of yellow semen

Semen is a gel-like liquid that a man releases during intercourse. Semen contains many sperms capable of fertilizing a woman's egg. Many accessory gonads and male sex organs are responsible for the production of semen and for transporting sperm in preparation for ejaculation.

Normal semen is white or greyish white. This property may vary slightly depending on genetics, diet and general health. In some cases, semen can turn an unusual color, the most common being yellow.

Normal semen is white or grayish white

Sometimes the production of strangely colored semen happens only once. But sometimes, men may notice the condition lasts longer. Although yellow semen is not a cause for concern, in many cases it can be a sign of some medical abnormality. The treatment for abnormal semen color depends on the cause.

Factors that affect spermatogenesis

Semen is a mixture of secretions from the male gonads with sperm. Changes or interruptions from these areas are what causes the change in semen color.
The following components play a key role in the production of semen:

• Epididymis and testicles: The testicles are the organs responsible for the production of sperm. The epididymis is the tube that transports sperm from the testicles to the vas deferens.
• Seminal vesicles: Two seminal vesicles produce large amounts of semen. The glands here secrete large amounts of the sugar fructose, which provides nutrition for the sperm.
• Prostate: This is where the production of substances that help create a reaction that allows sperm to move smoothly and easily reach the egg.
• Urethral and bulbar glands: These glands are responsible for producing secretions that help semen move easily along the genital tract.

These component glands and organs in the male reproductive system work together in the production and release of semen. Any disorder occurring in these areas can lead to a change in semen color.

Causes of yellow semen

Urine mixed with semen

Sometimes, urine can be left in the urethra after you urinate. The urethra is a tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. When semen passes through the urethra, it can mix with stagnant urine and be released from the male body when ejaculating. A mixture of urine and semen can cause semen to turn yellow. This condition is quite common if you ejaculate shortly after urinating and is usually not a significant concern.
However, urine retention in the urethra can also be due to a number of medical causes:

• Urinary infection.
• Prostate enlargement.
• Infections caused by sexually transmitted diseases.
• Other conditions.

Jaundice syndrome

If you have jaundice, the skin and lining of your eyes (whites) will turn yellow. This condition can also affect the color of semen. Jaundice is the result of high levels of the orange-yellow bile pigment, or bilirubin, in the body. Jaundice can be caused by:

• Viruses (eg viral hepatitis).
• Autoimmune disorders.
• Inherited metabolic defects.
• Alcohol abuse.
• Take certain medications.
• Gallstones or cholecystitis.
• Pancreatic cancer or gallbladder cancer.
• Pancreatitis.

Many white blood cells in semen

Normally there are only very few white blood cells in the semen. However, an abnormal increase in the number of these white blood cells can cause the semen to turn yellow. Causes of increased white blood cell count in semen may be due to:

• Sexually transmitted diseases.
• Prostatitis.
• Autoimmune disorders.
• Prostate infection.

Yellow or greenish -yellow semen can be caused by an infection from the prostate gland. This condition occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and travel to the prostate gland causing inflammation.
In addition to changing the color of your semen, you may also have symptoms such as:

• Difficulty urinating
• Painful urination
• Frequent need to urinate
• Lower abdominal pain
• Pain near the rectal area
• Feeling exhausted
• Pain during ejaculation
• Fever
• Cold shivers

If you have the above symptoms along with yellow semen , see your doctor for an examination.

Lifestyle factors

• Eating too many foods containing food coloring can make semen yellow . The smell of semen can also change if a man eats foods with strong odors, high in sulfur, such as onions, garlic, asparagus, and cauliflower. Some foods contain synthetic colorants that can also cause this condition.
• Smoking and drinking alcohol like beer can also affect semen color and cause it to temporarily turn yellow.
• Certain medications can also be the culprit for yellow semen .
• Prolonged abstinence from ejaculation can cause accumulation of carotene pigment in semen. This is also what causes semen to turn orange-yellow.

Certain foods, drinks, and medications can be the culprits behind yellow semen

Sexually transmitted diseases and semen color

Some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea or Chlamydia can cause a yellowish-white discharge from the penis. If you have these conditions, the yellowish-white discharge may also be accompanied by:

• Burning sensation of urination
• Pain in the groin, scrotum, or penis
• Redness, heaviness in the genital area
• Itchy
• Want to urinate often.
• Urgency (feeling like you need to urinate right away)
• Lesions on the skin of the genital area

Certain sexually transmitted diseases also cause white blood cells to appear in semen, causing it to turn yellow. In this case, the man's semen may have an unpleasant odor.
It is extremely important to see your doctor if you suspect you have an STI. Getting the right treatment will not only help you reduce discomfort, but also limit the spread of disease to others.

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Treatment

Treatment will depend on the cause of your yellow semen:

• To solve the problem of stagnant urine or jaundice, you need to see a doctor who specializes in treating the conditions that cause this problem.
• If you have a lot of white blood cells in your semen, you may be prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and some other supportive drugs. In some cases, surgery may be needed to correct the problem causing the condition.
• Treatments for sexually transmitted infections or prostatitis may include antibiotics. If you have yellow semen present at the same time as the possible infections mentioned above, limit intercourse until your doctor determines the cause. When you don't abstain, you can pass these infections on to your sexual partners.
• If medical causes have been ruled out and you suspect the yellow color is from foods containing synthetic coloring agents, drinking plenty of water can help.

Other unusual colors of semen

Semen can be of other colors. Some other color changes that may appear include:

Brown or red

Occasionally, men may experience bleeding or rupture of small blood vessels around the seminal vesicles. This can cause semen to turn brown or red. Blood in semen can be caused by rough intercourse, trauma, bleeding after genital surgery/procedure or certain medical conditions. It could even be a sign of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, or bladder cancer.

The presence of blood causes the semen to turn brown or red

Green light

Greenish semen may suggest an infection in the prostate gland or surrounding tissue.

Conclude

It is not always unusual for semen to have a strange color, texture, or odor. These properties may vary with a man's diet, activity level, or duration of abstinence. The change in semen color can be bewildering at first, however, it may be temporary. After a period of follow-up, if you have any other unusual symptoms, please see your doctor for an examination.