Many men take good care of their sexual health, and with the slightest deviation from the norm they show reasonable concern. Prostatitis and other formidable diseases can begin even at a relatively young age, and so it is really necessary to think about such important issues and regularly visit a doctor. Among this kind of anxiety is semen of yellowish color. Normally it is transparent, not viscous and has a white-cream color. But if suddenly it changes color, men, as a rule, start to think about the fact that something may be wrong with them. Is it so?
Why is sperm yellowish?
Normally, sperm in its hue can vary from white to gray and even yellow. Within these limits, color depends on metabolism, diet and the characteristics of the products consumed, as well as the presence of food colors in them. Also, the cause may be a rare sex life, resulting in a stagnation of sperm and a change in its color. However, this is true only for a single occurrence of situations when the sperm changed color. If the remaining days of sperm normal shade and consistency, then there is nothing to worry about.
However, if the situation is repeated many times, there are accompanying symptoms, for example, pain, itching or unusual discharge, then why is the semen yellow? The cause may be inflammation, the emergence of a sexually transmitted infection, as well as other medical problems that require urgent medical attention and, possibly, the appointment of treatment.
What is the color of the sperm?
The color that sperm possesses depends on many factors. As mentioned above, yellow, gray and white are the norm. However, there are other options. For example, pink sperm
If you are feeling well, and an unusual shade of semen has an episodic character, there is nothing to worry about, it can be a variant of the norm. If the problem appears more often, then it is worth to turn to a specialist and undergo examinations, excluding serious pathologies or receiving treatment that will quickly solve the problem.