Why do sperm have a fishy smell?

Patient's question:

I might have had multiple sexual encounters, and now my semen does not liquefy. There are no other symptoms; the semen is milky white and there is no pain. So, I would like to ask why the semen that comes out has a fishy odor?

Doctor's answer:

The normal color of semen is grayish-white or slightly yellowish, and it becomes translucent milky white after liquefaction. If ejaculation hasn't occurred for a long time, it may appear slightly yellowish. If the semen appears yellowish-green, it may indicate reproductive tract inflammation. The smell of semen is produced by prostatic fluid and is normally fishy or foul. Having a fishy or foul smell in semen is a normal condition and there is no need to worry. If you are concerned, you can undergo a relevant examination.

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