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Body Check: Semen
When men ejaculate, the purpose of their semen is probably the last thing on their minds, but it can serve a very important role in spotting changes in your well being. In this video, Dr Christian discusses what changes to look out for in your semen.
Usually, semen is a white or off white fluid that within about 30 minutes turns runny and clear. Any changes in colour or smell could be a sign of something more serious.
Semen will usually have a chlorine type smell, but a strong foul smelling ejaculation could be a sign of infection. Yellow or green tinged semen could also indicate infections and red or brown semen can highlight prostate problems.
The amount of semen produced varies from man to man. However, recurring low levels of watery semen could indicate a condition called retrograde ejaculation and though not harmful, it can cause fertility problems.
If you spot any of these changes contact your GP.
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I like to masturbate quite a lot and when i ejaculate sometimes my sperm seems lumpy however when i leave it a little while it goes clear and becomes runny like water, & also my testicles are slightly painful am i masturbating too much? as the pain doesn't last very long. Also is this normal?
Hello, I am 27 and would like to know if there is something I can eat (ie, more fruits) or excercises I can practice to ejaculate harder; to shoot out at a longer distance. Thanks!
i 48, just hada urine infectiion, and noticed that the seamen ahs gone from thick white to watrery clear , should i worry
I masturbate every day beacause i am addicted to sex.My sperm is watery and and i know this is the result of constant ejaculation.The point i am trying to clarify is HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR SPERM TO MATURE? I have been informed it takes about 90 days for sperm to mature and i am now trying to abstain form sex for three months in other to get my sperm to peak conditon again. Is this a wise idea as i found out that abstaining for more than a week destroys the sperm. I am confused as i am trying for a baby with partner for over 7 years now. Any advice will be appreciated.
hello, i'm 20 yrs old and in the last week or so my semen has become sort of dry and lumpy. it is still a whitish colour however there is no clear liquid like i have in previous ejaculations.i am concerned as i also have a dull ache in the tubes around my right testicle after ejaculation. should i go and seek medical advice, or could you explain what this may be??thanks
hi im 32yrs old and i have also for some time had yellow lumpy sperm which then developed to my semen being brown and often contained blood some times dark in colour and some time bright red, i have seen my gp plus a uro specialist and had all tests and they could find no explanation just gave me some tablets to clear this up. now 18mths on the problem is back to blood in my sperm again, this is worring me, what is wrong ? do i have cancer or an infection, what causes this as my gp does not seem to know.
Hi, for a while now when ejaculating I produce lumpy yellow semen, ive been to GP and GU to check for any infections but have a clean bill of health, im getting worried now as it is happening more regular, is it my diet or is there another underlying problem, can you help
Hi, i was just wondering if my sperm is normal or not, when i masterbate my sperm is see through but with a bit of white in it aswell. Im only 14 aswell so will it change over time??
Hello. Can please someone help me. I just cannot concentrate on my work, and at home cause my problem is concerning me.
I am 36 years old. Never had any sexual relationship what so every. Really, I am still a virgin. I do masturbate at least 2 times a day. Two days ago I have noticed that my sperm came out yellowish in color and very very liquid, like water. No pain during ejaculation, and no pain when urinating. It scared me a lot. After two days it is still the same. Please, is there anything I can take to return my semen as it was, creamy white ?
It is not std cause from what ?, I have'nt slept around, not once. Is it a problem with my prostate ? can it be cancer ?...my god please, I am very worried, wha can I do ?
Please not that I suffer from a rare phobia, ...from doctors, so your help will be so much appriciated. Please please help me.
Hello. Can please someone help me. I just cannot concentrate on my work, and at home cause my problem is concerning me.
I am 36 years old. Never had any sexual relationship what so every. Really, I am still a virgin. I do masturbate at least 2 times a day. Two days ago I have noticed that my sperm came out yellowish in color and very very liquid, like water. No pain during ejaculation, and no pain when urinating. It scared me a lot. After two days it is still the same. Please, is there anything I can take to return my semen as it was, creamy white ?
It is not std cause from what ?, I have'nt slept around, not once. Is it a problem with my prostate ? can it be cancer ?...my god please, I am very worried, wha can I do ?
Please not that I suffer from a rare phobia, ...from doctors, so your help will be so much appriciated. Please please help me.