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Q: Sperm: is it healthy to have a yellow tint?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 22nd, 2006

Hey doctor,

My ejaculated or masturbated sperm is little bit yellow, and it has some white. (checked them in my hand palm)

Is that healthy ? or what?

thanks in advance

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on October 5th, 2006

Sexual Health - Men Answer A1566

Sperm is usually thick and white after ejaculation. A few minutes after ejaculation, the sperm becomes a thicker, turbid-white. This decrease of the sperm's density is called liquefaction. Yellow sperm may suggest a genital infection. You can visit an urologist for an examination and to provide a sperm sample for diagnosis.

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