What causes thick and yellow semen?

It is a common phenomenon for men to have yellow semen, which can be divided into physiological and pathological types. Generally, when men abstain from sex for a long time and resume their sexual life, their semen will generally become yellow. This is normal and you don’t have to worry too much. However, if the semen remains yellow, it may be caused by a reproductive system infection and you need to go to the hospital for relevant treatment as soon as possible.

Is it normal for semen to be yellow? It depends on the specific situation. What are the normal situations?

If the male abstains from sex for a long time, when he resumes his sexual life, the semen will turn yellow. If the time between ejaculations is too long, the components of the semen will undergo physiological changes, which will make the semen yellow. In addition, the viscosity of the semen is relatively high at this time, which limits the activity of the semen. In this case, as long as the sexual life returns to normal, it will be fine.

If a man's semen continues to be yellow, there may be a real problem. This is caused by reproductive system infection. The most common diseases are prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis.

Sperm abnormality is also one of the reasons for yellow semen. More than 20% of sperm in semen are abnormal. The abnormal sperm include different shapes of head, body and tail. Another reason for yellow semen is sperm agglutination. Due to the presence of sperm antibodies, sperm agglutinates itself.

What causes yellow semen?

Normal semen color for men is off-white or slightly yellow. Yellowing after liquefaction indicates inflammation of the reproductive tract or accessory glands. Pink, red, or bloody semen with red blood cells under a microscope is often inflammation of the accessory glands or posterior urethra, and occasionally tuberculosis or tumor.

If the semen is yellow, it may be a symptom of prostate inflammation. Urine in the semen, taking certain antibiotics, and frequent sexual intercourse will make the semen more transparent. If the interval between sexual intercourse is longer, the color of the semen will be yellower.

Yellow semen may be related to some diseases, so you still need to go for relevant examinations and take appropriate medicine.

Does yellow semen affect fertility?

If it is just due to physiological reasons, due to a long period of abstinence, when resuming sexual life, the semen will appear yellow. Because the interval between ejaculations is too long, the components in the semen will undergo physiological changes, which will make the semen yellow and the viscosity of the semen is relatively high. This situation will not affect fertility.

If the cause is pathological, and the male semen continues to be yellow, then there may be a real problem. This is caused by reproductive system infection. The most common diseases are prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis, which may affect pregnancy. Don't panic if the semen is yellow. See a doctor in time to find out the cause.