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24 years
When I ejaculate after sex, my semen is yellowish in color. It's been the case for a very long time now. I've had comprehensive blood tests and nothing stood out. What might be the problem?
Dec 14, 2013
2nd opinion

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
yellow semen usually has natural and benign causes. It is a common belief among many doctors that yellow sperm is rarely ever a sign of anything permanently damaging to the man or his fertility.

The most common causes of yellow semen are urine, age, diet and infection.
>Semen travels through the urethra before exiting the body, and any leftover urine in the area comes out with the sperm. This is very natural and a common occurrence among many men.

>Semen usually turns a more yellow color as a man becomes older. This change is gradual and typically does not mean that the semen will be yellow with every ejaculation,and usually no need for any action as the sperm is still healthy and viable.

>>Food especially high in sulfur can cause yellow semen. The main kinds of food that contain sulfur and may change semen yellow include chives, onions, shallots and garlic. This also includes medications and multivitamins, which may also cause the semen to turn a light yellow color. It is entirely normal for this to occur, and it is not necessary to discontinue the diet.

>> infection may be a cause for yellow semen too.This is the first assumption of many men, it is more likely to be the cause with younger men. Other signs that the yellow semen is a result of infection include greenish tints, a foul odor, and pain in the genital area. The most common infection is epididymitis, which is caused by prostate infection and can be easily cured with a round of antibiotics. Other infections, such as those caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are also typically eliminated with antibiotic
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