Introduction
Change in semen colour from silvery or ivory white to yellowish may indicate
underlying conditions. Medithics’ top sexologist in Kolkata in the following
section explains various causes which can lead to change in semen colour and
when you should consult a doctor.
Yellow Semen Causes
Presence of urine in semen
When the urethra (the pipe through which urine is excreted from the body)
retains urine, it mixes with the semen during ejaculation, turning it yellowish.
The conditions that cause urine retention are:
UTI – Urinary Tract Infection
Enlarged prostate or BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Infection (possibly in the prostate or bladder)
Jaundice
Jaundice is caused due to the rise of bilirubin in the blood due to
malfunctioning of the liver. Bilirubin is made by the liver by
breaking down old red blood cells. Excess bilirubin in the blood
can turn the whites in the eyes, the skin and urine yellow.
The condition can also change the colour of semen. Jaundice
is typically caused due to:
Viruses such as Hepatitis
Immunity disorders
Metabolic problems
Consumption of alcohol
Medication
Gallbladder inflammation or presence of gallstones
Cancer of the pancreas or gallbladder
Pancreatitis
Leukocytospermia
Leukocytospermia is a condition in which there is a high number of white blood
cells present in the semen. According to sexologists in Kolkata,
the high amount of WBC in semen can change its colour and make it
appear yellow. The condition can also weaken and destroy the sperms
in the seminal fluids making the person infertile. The main reason
behind the condition is an infection. Other reasons include:
Swelling/inflammation in or around the penis
STDs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea or Herpes
Autoimmune disorders
Narrowing of the urethra
Infrequent ejaculation
Dilated veins coming from the testicles
Abuse of alcohol or drugs
Prostate Infection (Prostatitis)
Prostate infection or prostatitis is a condition is which the prostate
gets infected, usually by the bacteria in the urine. Prostate infection
can also make the semen yellow in colour. Symptoms of prostate infection
include:
Pain or burning sensation during urination
Frequent urge to urinate and inability to empty the bladder in one go.
Pain during ejaculation
Abdominal pain or discomfort in the lower back or in the groin region.
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
STDs such as gonorrhoea or Chlamydia can turn the colour of semen to yellow.
Symptoms of STDs include:
Burning sensation or pain during urination
Pain around and in the penis
Frequent urge to urinate.
When should you see a doctor?
According to sexologist doctors in Kolkata, changes in semen colour typically
resets in a couple of days. However, if the semen colour remains yellow after
three days and you experience other problems like pain while ejaculating or
urinating, white parts of eyes turn yellow or blood in semen, consult Medithics’
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