Yellow Ejaculate - Causes, and Treatment

There can be different reasons behind the yellow color of semen, which are explained in detail below -

• Older age - With increasing age, the color of semen also changes and its color can become light yellow.
• Food intake - The color or sulfur present in certain foods and spices such as turmeric, onion, garlic, and shatavari can temporarily turn ejaculation yellow. At the same time, as soon as these food items come out of the body, the color of semen becomes white or white-grey as before.
• Urination - Due to erection, the urinary system can get blocked, due to which only semen can come out. At the same time, during ejaculation, some parts of urine remaining in the urethra may mix with the semen, due to which the semen may appear yellow.
• Smoking - Due to the nicotine present in cigarettes, the color of nails and skin can become yellow or brown and similarly it can also affect semen.
• Medicines or supplements - Consumption of antibiotics or vitamins (such as vitamin B) can also increase the risk of semen becoming yellow.

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There are some diseases due to which the color of semen can become yellow. These diseases are explained in detail below -

The treatment for yellow-colored semen depends on the reason behind it -

• To cure urine retention and jaundice, the doctor will treat the condition causing this problem.
• If someone has leukocytospermia, antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or some supplements may be given.
• Antibiotics are used in the treatment of STDs and prostate infections.
• In some severe cases, surgery may be required to correct the condition causing this problem.

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Yellowness in semen can be prevented by following these rules -

• Reduce intake of foods high in sulfur.
• Quit smoking forever.
• Always use condoms to avoid STDs.

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If the following problems are experienced along with yellowness of semen, then immediately contact the doctor -

• Feeling pain during ejaculation.
• Feeling stomach ache.
• Feeling more tired.
• Strong odor from urine.
• An excessive amount of semen in urine
• Frequent urination.
• Feeling pain while urinating.
• Feeling lower back pain.
• Fever or severe chills.
• Having jaundice.

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There can be not just one but many different reasons behind the yellow color of semen. If the patient does not understand why this is happening, then in such a situation talking to the doctor is a better option. Doctors give medicines keeping in mind the medical condition and physical needs of the patient so that the patient can get better benefits.

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