Patient's question:
All symptoms: Semen contains orange-yellow particles during ejaculation. A few doctors at the hospital recommended me to do a routine semen analysis, but because I had just had a nocturnal emission the night before, my semen volume was insufficient, so I need to wait a few days to do it again! However, I noticed that my semen has always been relatively yellow, and after searching online, it is said that it may be due to prostatitis! Please guide me whether the routine semen analysis can detect any abnormalities or if I should do a prostatitis check instead! Onset time and cause: Also, how much semen is required for a routine semen analysis? Treatment history: None Desired help: How much semen is required for a routine semen analysis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, normal semen is grayish-white or slightly yellow. After ejaculation, it becomes gelatinous due to the action of seminal vesicle coagulase, and then turns into a liquid within 15 to 30 minutes under the effect of prostatic liquefying enzyme. Yellowish semen can be caused by prolonged abstinence leading to semen being stored for too long, resulting in high concentration. If this phenomenon occurs even with frequent ejaculation, it may suggest the possibility of conditions such as prostatitis. Diseases are constantly evolving, so it is recommended to abstain from sex for 3-7 days and then have a routine semen examination and other relevant tests at the hospital. At the same time, attention should be paid to local hygiene, avoiding unprotected sex, drinking more water, and wearing loose pants, among other measures.