The health of the male reproductive system should be controlled by each representative of the stronger sex. Some pathological changes manifest themselves as symptoms that are quite possible to notice on your own and consult a doctor on time. An important role in the diagnosis of male health is played by sperm color.
Qualitative characteristics of sperm
It is proved that a full sexual life and high-quality work of the reproductive system is impossible if the body has failed in the process of producing healthy sperm. From a medical point of view, it is customary to distinguish several qualitative indicators of sperm:
- The amount of seed produced at one time.
- Color and consistency.
- The smell of male sperm.
- The quality of the structure of sperm (determined using spermogram).
The man is able to follow the first three points on his own, to pay attention to deviations from the norm. If there are suspicions that the discharge has become too thick or liquid, a pungent odor has appeared, sperm has turned red, or there are blotches, these are the main reasons for visiting a doctor. It is impossible to postpone seeking medical help, this will cause the development of complications, the treatment of which will require more time and effort.
Red semen can be a signal that a pathology has occurred in the genital area, inflammation is developing, or an injury has been received. For what reason, the seminal fluid has changed its shade, the attending physician will be able to determine, self-medication is contraindicated in this matter.
Normal color
The quality, composition and color of the male seed are individual characteristics of a man. It is difficult to choose a single framework for all members of the stronger sex. However, in medicine it is customary to consider white sperm (a slight yellowish or gray tint is allowed) as the norm.
Seed fluid consists of the following components:
- The secret of the prostate.
- Liquid seminal vesicles.
- Sperm.
All three components eventually form the sperm of a man. Sperm give it a milky color, but with an active sexual life, the saturation of the shade can decrease. If blotches of pink, red or brown colors appear in the composition of the seminal fluid, this indicates the ingress of blood.
Such seminal fluid cannot be considered normal and requires additional examination. In about half the cases, this symptom is not dangerous, but you should not neglect its study.
What affects the color of male seed?
It is customary to separate factors that affect the color of the male ejaculate. Not always a color change indicates a dangerous disease. Before you panic, you need to find out the true cause.
A single appearance of red sperm can pass on its own, be the result of minor microtraumas. Most likely, the discharge will have minor inclusions in its composition, the ejaculate will not have time to completely stain. If the symptom has become regular, then a visit to the doctor is necessary.
An important role is played by the man’s lifestyle, his attitude to his own health and the quality of his sex life. If a sexually mature male representative responsibly approaches these issues, then the risk of problems in the reproductive system is minimal.
Why is sperm red? This is the first question that will arise when detecting deviations from normal white. There can be many reasons for this.
Pathological causes of sperm discoloration
Red sperm can be a symptom of the development of the disease in the body of a man. The following pathologies are identified that provoke the ingress of blood into the ejaculate:
- Inflammation of the prostate gland.
- Inflammation of the male urethra.
- Other types of inflammation.
- The presence of stones in the genitourinary system.
Blood in the semen is a frequent occurrence in medicine, the main thing is to pay attention to it in time and seek help. In some cases, sperm takes on a rich brown hue, which in medicine is called “hemospermia”, which indicates a significant penetration of blood into the ejaculate. This phenomenon requires immediate diagnosis and treatment.
Statistics show that a man with an active sex life quite often encounters the appearance of sperm with a red tint. In approximately 50% of cases, this passes without additional intervention and does not pose any health hazard. However, regular routine inspection cannot be neglected.
Red semen: causes that do not pose a health hazard
The causes of the appearance can be safe for health, be temporary and appear under the influence of external factors, rather than internal pathologies.
Among non-pathological reasons, there are:
- Genital injuries.
- Active change of sexual partners.
- Excessive physical activity of a regular nature.
- A large number of bad habits.
- The passage of drug treatment of a certain nature.
- Constant stress and accumulated fatigue.
Such reasons do not threaten the health or life of a man, but an additional examination is useful. Doctors say that with age, the quality of semen changes, the volume decreases, and the color becomes darker.
At what point to seek help, only the man decides, but this issue should not be postponed. This will prevent any complications in the early stages.
Concomitant discoloration symptoms
Some diseases do not manifest themselves for a long time, affecting only the color of the seed ejaculate. Red sperm may be accompanied by additional symptoms that disrupt the quality course of male life.
Anxiety symptoms:
- The presence of clots in semen.
- Difficulty urinating, itching, or pain.
- Pain at the time of ejaculation or immediately in front of it.
- Swelling in the genital area.
- Pain in the lower back.
- Weakness or fever, which indicates the presence of an inflammatory process.
Any discomfort that appears in the area of the male reproductive system requires increased attention. If alarming signs become regular, then you can not do without medical assistance. Self-medication will become useless or dangerous and will lead to the development of serious complications that threaten complete erectile dysfunction or infertility.
Diagnosis of the disease
The causes of red sperm can be varied. Only a competent specialist based on the collected data will be able to draw the correct conclusion and establish a diagnosis.
The main measures for examining the male reproductive system:
- General analysis of urine and blood.
- Determination of blood coagulation.
- A spermogram (an analysis of increased information content) helps to determine the qualitative state of spermatozoa.
- Biopsy sampling for suspected inflammation of the prostate.
- Ultrasound, which allows you to determine the quality of blood circulation, as well as the presence of mechanical injuries in the genital area.
- MRI and CT of the male genital organs.
- Instrumental examination of the bladder and urethra.
During the initial examination, the doctor collects basic information from the patient’s words, examines his medical history, which allows a better history. Based on all the measures, the doctor determines why the sperm is red, which affected the blood blotches in the ejaculate.
Pathology treatment
The treatment regimen is selected individually, based on the results of the diagnosis. With the inflammatory process in the genitourinary system or the detection of infection, they resort to medical treatment.
The complex of drugs includes:
- Antibacterial agents.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Antipyretic.
- Immunomodulatory.
- Painkillers in the presence of concomitant pain syndrome.
- Vitamin complexes.
There are a number of indications that allow the doctor to prescribe surgery. The operation is necessary in the following cases of red sperm:
- Hyperplasia of the prostate.
- Stones in the urethra.
- Vein problems (varicose veins).
- Oncology of the prostate.
The complexity and duration of the main treatment depends on the timeliness of the diagnosis. If a man in time drew attention to abnormalities in semen, then he will be able to restore health as soon as possible.
Sperm Improvement Methods
A man must take care of the health and quality of sperm before the first signs of deviations appeared. Modern medicine has all the necessary tools that support the health of the male reproductive system. In addition to this, it is important to make changes to the daily rules of life.
Basic measures for the prevention of sperm health:
- Compliance with personal hygiene.
- Choosing a suitable underwear made from natural fabrics that does not compress the genitals.
- Change in daily diet, the maximum variety of healthy foods.
- Regular exercise of a moderate nature.
- Refusal of bad habits will have a beneficial effect not only on sperm quality.
- In the absence of a permanent sexual partner, use barrier methods of contraception.
Doctors strongly recommend that you take a preventive medical examination at least once a year, even if nothing is worrying. It is important to take a responsible approach to your own health, which will allow you to save it for many years.