Normally, male seminal fluid has a white or slightly yellow hue. A color change is a reason to worry, because this indicates the presence of pathologies in the male body. If the sperm is pink, then it is likely that the young man suffers from hemospermia.
This ailment is characterized by the ingress of blood into the seminal fluid. Sometimes healthy men face this, but more often hemospermia indicates serious problems. However, about everything in order.
Spread
It should be noted that pink-colored semen is found only in men who are sexually active. If they perform internal ejaculation (that is, they are not protected by barrier methods), then hemospermia for a long time goes unnoticed.
A man discovers pink sperm after sex if the ejaculate was not erupted inside the female body or in the condom, but also in case of self-satisfaction. Although, often this is noticed by his partner.
As a rule, hemospermia is a benign, unsystematic, idiopathic phenomenon that goes away by itself. This applies to sexually active, sexually mature men under the age of forty. In them, hemospermia is usually the result of mechanical damage to blood vessels.
Only in 2% of cases, pink ejaculate indicates the presence of malignant diseases. Although for men over the age of 40, this figure is about 14%.
Be that as it may, it is recommended to observe the ejaculation within two weeks after the detection of hemospermia. In the event that traces of blood will still be present in the ejaculate, you need to contact a urologist.
Causes
Red blood cells enter the ejaculate at different levels, both in the gonads and in the urethra. The causes of pink sperm are often the following:
- Oncological education in the genitals.
- Prostate biopsy. This procedure is fraught with the appearance of small blood clots in semen. But they come out quickly, and then do not appear.
- Inflammation caused by parasites and infections.
- Hemorrhages, cyst in seminal vesicles and other pathologies.
- Polyps in the urethra.
- Stones in the genitourinary system.
- Cancer metastases.
- Difficulty patency in the vas deferens.
There are many reasons why sperm is pink. Adequate treatment can be prescribed only after identifying the cause. Therefore, it is imperative to immediately contact the appropriate doctor.
Symptoms
Pink sperm in a man may appear, but he will not even notice it. Because hemospermia has no pronounced symptoms. And it does not cause any pain. It is logical that patients do not immediately pay attention to it.
A guy can face discomfort if he leads an excessively active sex life. In this case, blood vessels in the genital organ may be damaged, which is fraught with plasma secretions.
In elderly patients, blood fragments are often indicated for the presence of malignant neoplasms in the prostate. This has its own symptoms, which begin to make themselves felt even before the appearance of hemospermia.
Also, bloody impurities in the ejaculate may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process in the urea, an injury to the urethral canal, or tumor formations. It is also impossible not to pay attention to the symptoms of these pathologies.
Degrees of hemospermia
There are only two of them. Primary hemospermia practically does not manifest itself. Symptom one - pink sperm. As a rule, this phenomenon occurs only once, and then quickly passes.
But secondary hemospermia is more difficult to tolerate. It usually occurs after the man has already suffered certain pathologies, diseases, or even surgery in the genital area. This ailment is manifested by the following symptoms:
- Clots and blood are observed in both semen and urine.
- Discomfort during sex, as well as ejaculation.
- Pain during urination.
- Discomfort in the testicles, scrotum and lower back.
- Swelling in the groin.
- An increase in body temperature.
- Swelling of the testicles and penis.
It should be noted that with a disease of the second degree, not just pink semen is observed, but whole large clots in the ejaculate. Sometimes there are so many of them that the seminal fluid turns brown.
Establishing diagnosis
Find out why pink sperm is possible if you consult a doctor. First of all, he will conduct a survey, during which he will find out the patient's complaints, as well as determine the signs and symptoms.
After this, a number of studies will be appointed. They will help detect the localization of bleeding, and also determine the presence of neoplasms and infections in the body. The following procedures are usually carried out:
- Spermogram.
- General analysis of blood and urine.
- Endoscopy of the urethra.
- Ultrasound of the prostate gland.
- The coagulogram used if the pathology bothers the man for more than 2 months.
Vesiculitis
This is the most common cause of blood in semen. Vesiculitis is an inflammation of the seminal vesicles that is caused by an infection. It usually accompanies prostatitis, urethritis and orchitis. And it all starts with penetration into the seminal vesicle of infection from the posterior region of the urethra or from the prostate gland.
Provoking factors include:
- Inactive lifestyle. Because of it, stagnation occurs in the pelvis.
- A disharmonious sex life that does not differ in regularity.
- Hypothermia.
- Low sexual activity, interrupted practice.
- Constipation
- The abuse of nicotine and alcohol.
- Chronic infections
Symptoms of Vesiculitis
You need to tell us more about them. The symptoms of vesiculitis, in addition to pink ejaculate, include:
- Pain in the rectum and perineum.
- Discomfort overcoming the scrotum, lower back, or bladder.
- Pain during bowel movements and urination.
- Elevated body temperature.
- Frequent urination, accompanied by burning and inability to endure.
- Blood in urine.
- Constant sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Quick excitability and frequent erection.
- All signs of intoxication: bone and joint pain, headache, nausea, poor appetite, malaise, and weakness.
- Erection pain. It does not pass after ejaculation for 2-3 hours.
- Pollutions.
- Transformation of sensations with orgasm.
- Discomfort in the sacral region.
Well, you can see the symptoms are numerous. And, as a rule, many of them make themselves known earlier than the pink seed is observed.
Vesiculitis treatment
If the diagnosis is confirmed, the first thing the man is prescribed is the administration of antibacterial drugs. As a rule, these are medicines related to macrolides and fluoroquinolones.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed for external and internal use, laxatives and immunomodulators: “Levamisole”, “Viferon” and “Pyrogenal”. Another doctor may prescribe analgesics, a special diet and bed rest.
If a man has gone through the acute phase of the disease, physiotherapy will not do without. This is laser treatment, ultrasound, and also magnetotherapy, electrophoresis and UHF. Another recommended massage is seminal vesicles and hot baths.
It is necessary to treat vesiculitis, and very intensively. Because its acute form is fraught with infertility of the obstructive form, empyema of seminal vesicles and epididymitis.
Drug therapy
Only a urologist is involved in the selection of a drug that can eliminate the cause of pink sperm. After all, the ejaculate that has changed color may also indicate the presence of urethritis, cystitis, chlamydia, prostatitis, balanoposthitis, etc.
Therefore, you need to choose the drug that will affect a specific cause, determined by the results of the diagnosis.
But most often prescribed antibiotic "Azithromycin". It is active against many infections of microbial origin. It is prescribed for cystitis, prostatitis, infectious urethritis, as well as for other diseases.
Tetracycline is also prescribed. It is effective for streptococcal infection. This drug destroys bacteria even before resistance appears.
Gatifloxacin also helps. This is a 4th generation antibiotic, so the treatment will be very effective, because most bacteria have no tolerance to it.
Also, many take drugs such as Vitaprost Forte, Prostan, Finalgon, Prostamol-Uno, etc. These funds are especially effective if sperm with a pink tint is a consequence of prostatitis.
Folk remedies
Men who notice pink sperm in themselves decide to try to return it to its normal color using folk remedies. Here is some of them:
- Mix St. John's wort, sage, poplar buds and burdock root in a ratio of 1: 2: 3: 5. Take 25 grams of the resulting collection, pour boiling water (500 ml). Let it brew for 12 hours. Then you can start taking it. Drink 50 ml three times a day for 1 month half an hour before meals.
- Chopped burdock (60 g) pour boiling water (600 ml), let stand for 4 hours, strain. Drink 3 glasses a day at regular intervals. Boil a new drug every time and use it before the symptom passes.
- Mix yarrow and calendula (25 g each), fennel and field stalnik (15 g each), nettle and horsetail (10 g each). Take 2 tbsp. mix, pour in a 0.5-liter thermos, pour boiling water. Insist 2-3 hours. Drink 70 mil after the main meals.
- Take propolis and grind. Consume 3 grams of the resulting raw material three times a day with each meal.
- Grind fresh parsley root. Take 1 tbsp. and pour boiling water (200 ml). To stand in a thermos for 12 hours. Drink 4 times a day for 1 tbsp. half an hour before meals.
Also, to rinse the urinary tract, you can drink juices from celery, blueberries, cranberries and cucumbers, or a decoction of parsley seeds. Well help also infusions of black elderberry, linden, chamomile and St. John's wort.
Prevention
In order for a man to never encounter such a phenomenon as pink sperm, he needs to follow simple rules:
- Avoid any mechanical damage to the penis. In the case of a dangerous sport, you need to get special protection.
- Undergo a comprehensive examination annually to avoid the appearance of pathologies or infections.
- Only have sex with a trusted partner. In case of intermittent communications, use barrier protection.
- Lead a healthy and active lifestyle: eat harmless food, move more, do not abuse nicotine and alcohol.
In general, the most important thing is not to neglect your health. And then it will be possible to minimize the likelihood of problems associated with it.