Why does sperm taste fishy?

Anyone who has had sex knows something about men's sperm. Under normal circumstances, the sperm ejaculated by men is viscous and generally milky white in color. If you smell it up close, you will find that the sperm has a certain fishy smell. This is a very normal phenomenon, but some men's sperm has a very strong fishy smell. This problem should be taken seriously because it may be a sign of andrological disease.

Why does sperm taste fishy?

Nowadays, more and more men are experiencing infertility. There are many reasons for male infertility, most of which are related to sperm quality. Ejaculation during sex is a very normal physiological process, but few men pay attention to the color and taste of sperm. As people pay more attention to reproductive health, more and more men are paying more attention to the health of sperm. So what is the reason for the strong fishy smell of sperm? Let's introduce it in detail below.

First of all, the sperm normally ejaculated by men is grayish white or slightly yellowish brown and has a fishy smell. If a man abstains from sex for a long time, the physical and chemical properties will change, the color of the sperm will turn yellow and have a fishy smell. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, no treatment is required. Sperm is a chemical substance containing spermine, which is one of the important components of prostate secretion. It will produce oxidation when it participates in the seminal vesicle fluid and has an odor.

Secondly, the quality of sperm cannot be observed with the naked eye. The smell of sperm is produced by arginine secreted by the prostate in the semen, and it has a fishy smell. If you find that the sperm has a strong fishy smell, you should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for relevant tests as soon as possible. Do not rule out inflammation of the urinary system, such as prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, epididymitis, etc.

Finally, abnormal sperm is a common symptom in clinical practice. Sperm is milky white or yellow-green. Yellow semen indicates inflammation in the reproductive tract, such as purulent infection of the prostate or seminal vesicles. Yellow sperm is not terrible. As long as the cause is found and treated accordingly, the sperm color will return to normal. Abnormal sperm is related to bacterial infection. You should drink more water in normal times. Once abnormal sperm occurs, you should receive anti-inflammatory treatment as soon as possible.

To sum up, it is very normal for sperm to have a fishy smell. If the sperm has a very strong fishy smell, you should consider that it is an inflammation of your reproductive system. You need to find a specialist for treatment as soon as possible and do relevant tests to find the cause. You should pay attention to your lifestyle, exercise more, enhance your disease resistance, maintain a good sexual relationship, and prevent your health from being harmed.