These 5 Sperm Conditions Could Be Health Disorders

JAKARTA - As a man, you may rarely pay attention to sperm's condition after ejaculation. In fact, sperm can provide important clues about the health of the body. Changes in color, texture, smell, and volume of sperm can be a signal of health problems that need to be watched out for.

If left unchecked, this problem can have an impact on fertility to overall health. Here are 5 sperm conditions that should be considered and can be a sign of problems in the body, as reported by the CNN page.

1. Change of color

The color of sperm can vary slightly depending on various factors, including food, medicine, or certain health conditions. There are some color changes that may occur.

Color or green can be caused by infection, such as sexually transmitted infection (IMS), urinary tract infection, or prostate inflammation (prostatitis). There is also red or brown color, called henospermia, which is often caused by inflammation, prostate enlargement, or minor injuries such as cycling for too long. In addition, pale yellow color can occur, due to the consumption of vitamin B supplements or liver problems such as yellow disease.

2. Texture and Consistency Kental

Normal Sperms have a slightly viscous texture like gels. However, the presence of some changes can be a sign of annoyance. Too thick or clumpy, can be caused by dehydration or infection.

Men who are often dehydrated can experience changes in sperm texture that affect fertility. Then, too dilute can be a sign of the low number of sperm or ejaculation that is too frequent.

3. Strong or Rotten smells

Sperma generally has a faint odor resembling a laundry bleach, because of its slightly alkaline nature. However, changes in certain odors can be a sign of medical condition. The pungent or rotten smell, can indicate infections such as prostateitis or Sexually Infectious Infections (IMS). Then, the sweet smell becomes a sign of high blood sugar levels, which are related to diabetes.

4. Sperm Volume

The average sperm volume issued during ejaculation is 1.5 to 5 milliliters. Low volume is usually caused by excessive ejaculation, low testosterone levels, or blockages in the reproductive tract. Then, high volume can last too long having sex. However, in some cases, it could also be due to infection or inflammation.

5. Pain during Ejaculation

If you experience pain during ejaculation, this could be a sign of conditions:

- Prostatitis, namely inflammation of the prostate which can cause pain and discomfort during ejaculation.

- Urestitis, which is inflammation of the urinary tract that can cause pain.

- Peyronie's Disease is a condition in which a penis is abnormally curved which can cause pain during ejaculation.