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What Causes Foul Smelling Seminal Fluid?
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I was wondering if you can help me to decide as to whether my husband should be going to the doctor because his seman smells really bad after intercourse, is this normal and healthy? especially that we are trying to have a child?
I was wondering if you can help me to decide as to whether my husband should be going to the doctor because his seman smells really bad after intercourse, is this normal and healthy? especially that we are trying to have a child?
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
Hi,
Yes, he should be meeting a doctor as early as possible, and you need to have all kind of sexual contact.
Reason for the odd smell in semen
1. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are two of the most common causes of penile discharge and an odd smell, the patient should be started with Doxy, and needs semen Culture sensitivity.
2. Urinary tract infections can also cause bad smell in semen. Do take a lot of water, cranberry juice
3. Urethritis - damage to the urethra from intercourse or masturbation damaged urethra prone for infection, irritation from a product, such as soap, deodorant, or detergent, adenovirus, genital injuries
4. Prostatitis
5. Not cleaning Smegma can cause infection and bad smell
6. Balanitis can be due to infection or injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
Yes, he should be meeting a doctor as early as possible, and you need to have all kind of sexual contact.
Reason for the odd smell in semen
1. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are two of the most common causes of penile discharge and an odd smell, the patient should be started with Doxy, and needs semen Culture sensitivity.
2. Urinary tract infections can also cause bad smell in semen. Do take a lot of water, cranberry juice
3. Urethritis - damage to the urethra from intercourse or masturbation damaged urethra prone for infection, irritation from a product, such as soap, deodorant, or detergent, adenovirus, genital injuries
4. Prostatitis
5. Not cleaning Smegma can cause infection and bad smell
6. Balanitis can be due to infection or injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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