Semen color – what’s normal and when to worry

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We know that our bodies are fickle (and sometimes frustratingly so). Interestingly, we often worry more about what we put out than what we take in. Without a PhD, we are often limited to using simple color wheels and clumsy “comparative analysis” to figure out what our bodies looked like before they started to get weird.

“It’s a little red, but not too red, so I think it’s OK.” Or, “It’s turning black. I should probably go to the hospital.”

Does any of this sound familiar?

But the bottom line is (with a big asterisk next to it), what we put into our bodies affects what comes out (duh). When it comes to semen health, this is no different. So, today we’re going to take a quick look at semen color and what it means for your body.

Normal semen color – Transparent, white or grey

Now you are in the safe zone. It may be different for each person and each day, but the general goal is to be “milky and creamy.” Why?

Semen is made up of a variety of minerals, proteins, hormones, and enzymes. All of which determine how it looks, feels, and tastes *wink. These include citric acid, acid phosphatase, zinc, potassium, ascorbic acid, plasmin (an enzyme), and mucus.

Some people may say that clear semen is a sign of too much water, but this is something you need to discuss with your doctor.

Yellow or green

Yes, green. Don’t panic. Stay here with me.

Usually, if you’re feeling fine, yellow semen is just a sign of residual urine in your semen. Sometimes not everything makes it out of the urethra, but gets mixed and expelled during ejaculation. This is especially common if you go to the bathroom before sex.

Diet may also have something to do with it (e.g. eating too many onions or garlic). After all, we are what we eat. Excessive alcohol consumption may also be a factor. Also, be mindful of how much water you drink.

Now some of this might scare you… but don’t be afraid.

• Urinary tract infection – A UTI means something is wrong with your urethra or prostate. However, it can last for a few days and the symptoms can be very noticeable (such as pain when going to the toilet). The good news is that it is not uncommon and is 100% curable.
• Leukocytospermia – This is a condition where there are too many white blood cells in the body. This causes the semen to be yellow in color. This can be caused by prostate problems, drug/alcohol abuse, autoimmune diseases, undetected sexually transmitted infections, etc. In this case, consult a doctor.
• jaundice – The “good” news is that if you have jaundice, you’ll know it. But it’s worth noting that it can also turn semen yellow.

Basically, this color is used to indicate that you should pay attention. Monitor your diet and other lifestyle factors, and if things don’t change, seek professional advice.

Pink, red or brown

I know this smell is more alarming than anything, but calm down. There are some plausible explanations for why your semen is the color it is.

• If you have been to the hospital and Doing something to your prostate (such as surgery or a biopsy) You may have a small amount of bleeding in your intestinal system. The bleeding will go away as you recover. Your doctor will also warn you about this before your surgery.
• Any very Active sexual activity or masturbation Or if you haven’t ejaculated in a while, that could be the cause. Still, keep an eye on it to make sure everything is back to normal.
• You may have hypertension (and hasn’t been treated for a while).
• While yellow is our warning sign, this color phase is also a much bigger warning sign if for no other obvious reason. It could be a sexually transmitted infection or even a type of cancer.

Brown or black

This level is actually very rare. It either means you have had blood in your urinary tract for a long time, or it indicates a spinal cord injury. If you have the second symptom, it’s obvious. The first symptom requires a visit to the doctor just in case (because this symptom is most likely related to heavy metal – not music).

Semen Color – in conclusion

Besides telling you not to panic?

Well, it’s pretty clear what the normal range is and which symptoms might accompany something more serious. Yes, “living a healthy lifestyle” might feel like being hammered over and over by a bunch of broccoli, but the truth is, if you’re trying to be healthy, then anything weird is going to seem out of place.

Make sure you drink lots of water, watch your diet, don’t overdo it with alcohol or drugs (FYI, smoking marijuana also turns semen yellow, just so you know), and practice safe sex, etc. Monitor your body, and see a doctor if you can or if you’re unsure.