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Title: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: AsOne on October 14, 2006, 07:08:38 pm: A new development has occured - my sperm is discolored as of late ( a brownish color, not the usual white or transparent ).
( poz for 10 years, low t-cell count, on pills and virus count is zero, no sex partners for years, no blood or discoloration in urine) -
what is this a sign of ?
is this temporary ?
should I be concerned ?
any treatments ?
- serious replies only
( I couldn't find anything on the site's search engine for this )
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: Just John on October 14, 2006, 09:39:13 pm: Semen can become naturally darker in colour if you haven't ejaculated for some time, try a fresh load and if it's still the same mention it to your doc.

Hope this helps, John.
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: Cliff on October 15, 2006, 07:46:44 am: Is there pain associated with ejaculation or urination? You probably should see a doctor (urologist in particular), to rule out any bacterial infections or prostate issues.
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: AsOne on October 15, 2006, 12:32:03 pm: Thanks for responding, Just John and Cliff.
Yes, I haven't ejaculated for quite awhile so that may explain it.
No pain during the ejaculation or urination.
If it continues I'll mention it to my urologist.
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: tomcat1 on January 01, 2007, 07:45:28 am: My ejaculation is discolored, too. A yellowish brown. I ejaculate three or more times a week and it stays the same color. I'm on Reyataz and I think thats why my loads are the color they are.
Tom
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: blondbeauty on January 01, 2007, 01:19:35 pm: You have to ejaculate, at least, once a day to remain healthy! :P
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: Strayboy74 on January 01, 2007, 05:24:06 pm: Quote from: blondbeauty on January 01, 2007, 01:19:35 pm
You have to ejaculate, at least, once a day to remain healthy! :P

I think I'll call in sick this year, for work. I've got a lot of catching up to do!

-joseph
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: J.R.E. on January 01, 2007, 06:41:18 pm: Quote from: Cliff on October 15, 2006, 07:46:44 am
Is there pain associated with ejaculation or urination? You probably should see a doctor (urologist in particular), to rule out any bacterial infections or prostate issues.

I agree here :

Continue to get things checked out, to make sure you don't have a possible infection... Play it on the safe side..

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/discolored-semen/AN00779

Ray
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: Strayboy74 on January 01, 2007, 06:49:48 pm: Thank you, ray!

That was very informative! :)
Title: Re: about discolored sperm ?
Post by: tomcat1 on February 20, 2007, 11:13:27 am: Also, could the yellow colored sperm be from the HIV infection? Or maybe from a very low CD4 when diagnosed?