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What Causes Yellowish Color Of Semen?

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2014

Question: Hello Doctor, I discovered that my sperm is yellowish in color, does it mean that something is wrong? I also masturbate almost every week does it have any after effect? I will be looking forward to your answers. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: presence of infection Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic! Color of semen may vary because of lot of factors like food, infection, presence of blood due to trauma or infection etc. However, yellow discoloration may indicate presence of infection mostly in the prostate or may in other parts of genitourinary tract. I suggest to get investigated by thorough physical examination, investigations like complete urine examination, semen analysis etc. Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (4 hours later)

please can you refer me to the kind of doctor that can perform the tphysical examination. Secondly is there any side effect of masturbating on weekly basis. Thanks for your prompt answers

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (13 hours later)

Brief Answer: There wont be any side effects as such with this Detailed Answer: Hi, please can you refer me to the kind of doctor that can perform the tphysical examination. Urologist will be good. Secondly is there any side effect of masturbating on weekly basis? No. There wont be any side effects as such with this. Take Care!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad