Why Is My Semen Green? An Andrologist Explains
A worried man in a reassuring private consultation with a calm male andrologist in a warm clinic Why is my semen green? Most often, green or greenish semen is a sign of infection in the male reproductive or urinary tract — commonly prostatitis or a sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhea — rather than something harmless. It is usually treatable, but if you also have pain, burning, foul smell or fever, please see a doctor promptly (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). Let me answer this the way I do almost every week in my clinic, when a worried man sits across from me and quietly says, “Doctor, my semen looked green — is something seriously wrong with me?” (Some men describe it as “green sperm,” though it is really the seminal fluid, not the sperm cells, that has changed colour.) First, take a breath. Noticing a colour change like this is alarming, and it is sensible that it brought you here. But I am not going to do what some articles do and simply tell you to “relax and ignore it.” That would be poor medicine. Green semen is one of the few colour changes that genuinely deserves attention, because the most likely explanation is an infection — and infections are easy to treat once we find them, but not safe to ignore. So let me walk you through exactly what greenish ejaculate means, what is probably causing it, and the clear signs that mean you should come in. Quick facts Normal semen is a whitish-grey, jelly-like fluid; its colour can shift slightly with diet, age and how long it has been since you last ejaculated (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). A yellow-green or bright green tint most often points to infection — prostatitis or a sexually transmitted infection — frequently alongside burning when you pass urine (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). STIs most associated with a green or yellow-green tint are gonorrhea and chlamydia (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). Excess white blood cells in semen — pyospermia (leukocytospermia) — can accompany infection and can harm sperm; the WHO threshold is more than 1 million peroxidase-positive leukocytes per millilitre (WHO, 2021). Green or foul-smelling semen with fever, pelvic pain, or pain/burning on urinating or ejaculating warrants prompt evaluation — not reassurance to ignore it (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). Here is something I want to correct straight away, because the older version of this very article said it. It is sometimes claimed that a “liver problem” or bilirubin turns semen green. In practice, jaundice and liver-related pigments are associated with a yellow tint, not a true green. When semen looks genuinely green, the explanation that matters clinically is infection. Let me explain the real causes. Green semen at a glance: usually an infection, get tested don’t guess, watch for pain or fever, often treatable What causes green or greenish semen? 1. Infection of the prostate or seminal tract (the most common reason) The prostate and seminal vesicles produce most of the fluid in your ejaculate. When they become infected or inflamed — prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis — pus and white blood cells mix into the semen and can give it a yellow-green, sometimes foul-smelling appearance (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). In my clinic this is the single commonest reason a man notices a green tinge, and it usually comes with a clue: a burning sensation while passing urine, a heavy ache in the pelvis or perineum, or discomfort on ejaculation (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). 2. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Green or yellow-green semen, especially after unprotected sex, can be a sign of an STI. Gonorrhea is the classic culprit and can produce a thick, greenish urethral discharge that colours the ejaculate; chlamydia is also linked to a yellow-green tint (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). Many STIs are silent in men, so colour change may be your only warning. If there is any chance of exposure, testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia is the responsible next step — a single NAAT swab or urine test screens for both (CDC, 2021). Other genital-tract infections — including genital herpes (HSV-2) — can drive inflammation and raise the white-cell count in semen (pyospermia) without specifically turning it green; the green tint itself points more to gonorrhea, chlamydia or prostatitis (Cleveland Clinic, 2023). 3. Pyospermia / leukocytospermia (too many white blood cells) When your body fights infection in the reproductive tract, it floods the area with white blood cells. An abnormally high count of these in semen is called pyospermia, or leukocytospermia. The WHO defines it as more than 1 million peroxidase-positive leukocytes per millilitre of semen (WHO, 2021). These cells release reactive oxygen species — useful against germs, but they can also damage your sperm and their DNA, which is why pyospermia matters if you are trying to conceive (Cleveland Clinic, 2023). A semen analysis will pick this up. 4. Medications, supplements and certain foods Not every colour change is sinister. Certain foods, spices, vitamins and supplements — and the metabolites of some medications — can be reflected in seminal fluid and lend a yellowish tinge (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). In my experience these dietary causes tint toward yellow rather than a true green, and any such change is usually mild, comes without any pain or smell, and settles once you stop the supplement or food. 5. Rarely, dyes or contamination Very occasionally a harmless dye, lubricant residue or external contamination explains an odd colour — a diagnosis of exclusion I reach only after infection has been ruled out (see the table below). Green semen: cause vs. what you might notice Likely cause Typical colour Accompanying signs What it usually means Prostatitis / seminal tract infection Yellow-green, may smell foul Burning urine, pelvic/perineal ache, painful ejaculation Needs urine + semen culture; antibiotics STI (gonorrhea, chlamydia) Yellow-green, sometimes with discharge Discharge, burning, recent unprotected sex Needs STI testing (gonorrhea + chlamydia NAAT) Pyospermia / leukocytospermia Yellowish to green Often none; may affect fertility Found on semen analysis; treat underlying
Is a curved penis normal ? How much curve is too much?
Men’s Health Blogs Is a curved penis normal? How much curve is too much? Watch the video below https://youtu.be/bWHPr6jsxeg Welcome! Namaste and welcome to doctor Shah clinic. My name is doctor Shah and I am a consultant Andrologist in Chennai and in this video we are going to discuss a very common clinical problem that I see in my routine day-to-day clinical practice. So is a curved penis normal? So a large number of patients have serious concerns about the curvature of their organ. This is not surprising. That’s because in these patients, the primary doubt is that whether they will be able to achieve satisfactory sexual intercourse with their long-term partners. An important point to bear in mind is that and accurate self assessment of penile curvature is usually quite difficult to do for most patients. So in this case visiting your friendly neighborhood Andrologist or sexologist in chennai maybe the best or wisest option. Normal penile curvature for most patients ranges from 5 degree up to 30 degrees. In Almost 15 to 20% of patients who visit my clinical practice seeing some degree of penile curvature in the range of 5 to 30 degree is quite normal. However if the penile curvature is greater than 50 degree 60 degree clinical condition called peyronie’s disease has to ruled out. So how is peyronies disease diagnosed? The diagnosis of peyronie’s disease is done by a clinical palpation method where the presence of hard fibrous plaques can be felt by the palpation while examining the organ as well as confirming the presence of the penile plaques by doing an ultrasound scan of the penis Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call So what are the symptoms of peyronie’s disease? Patience with true peyronies disease the angle of penile deviation is in the range of 70 degree to 90 degrees. The top 3 clinical symptoms of peyronie’s disease are number one pain during erection number 2 an organ that is tilting upward or completely upward number 3 erectile dysfunction. So how common is peyronie’s disease? Peyronie’s disease is seen about 0.5% to 20% of all men as per the scientific literature. However, in the age group of 35 to 45 years of age peyronies is more common and most patients commonly present to the clinic with complaints of pain on erection, complaints of organ tilting upwards completely as well as erectile dysfunction. What causes peyronie’s disease? So this is basically a connective tissue disorder and no one actually knows what is the exact pathogenesis of the particular condition. Subscribe to our Newsletter How can peyronies disease be treated? Today a large number of professional societies and bodies are recommending surgical correction of the condition. However some medical management options also do definitely exist. The most popular techniques used for erection of penis disease include 1. Nesbits Technique &2. The TAP procedure. So what happens typically in a patient with peyronie’s disease is that the fibrous plaque pulls in the direction of the plaque during an erection. Consequently, during a surgical correction, counter incisions are made in the connective tissue of the penis opposite to the plaque to correct the angle of pull. However an important point to bear in mind is that, after the surgical correction about 15 to 20% of patients’ surgical complications like worsening of the penile curvature as well as penis shortening. The surgical correction has a success rate of about 80 to 85%, but most professional societies like the American urological Association recommend surgery only after a specific period of time that is 6 months to 1 year post the diagnosis of peyronie’s disease. The best success rates from surgical correction is usually seen in patients where plaque stabilization has occurred after waiting for a period of 6 months to 1 year post development of peyronie’s. Moreover, medical management of peyronie’s disease also can definitely be tried before resorting to surgical correction methodologies. Some medical management strategies that have been tried for peyronie’s disease include usage of medications like verapamil, potassium aminobenzoate also called potaba (although it’s not clinically proven enough) and lastly clostridium histolyticum collagenase (which is probably the only US FDA approved treatment for peyronie’s disease). The clostridium histolyticum collagenase is directly injected into the fibrous plaque under ultrasound guidance, and this results in reduction in plaque size, decreased pain during erection and improved erectile function for at least 75 to 78% of patients. To conclude important to understand that true curved penis from peyronie’s disease is rather very rare. Most patients worry about their curved penis primarily because they fear they may have peyronies. So is curved penis normal, it most probably is!. Visit your andrologist or sexologist for an angle estimation lose your fear of curved penis for good. I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post on ‘is a curved penis normal’ do share with all your friends and loved ones. Watch the space for more interesting articles. So, is a curved penis normal? You bet it is, most of the time! References https://www.auajournals.org/doi/abs/ 10.1016/S0022-5347(17)39746X https://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/abs/pii/ S1743609515301144 Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Comment (2) Godwin says: February 11, 2024 at 10:03 pm Edit Doctor I want to ask please What are the remedies, treatments and medications for Premature ejaculation and Erectile dysfunction? Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: February 16, 2024 at 9:59 am Edit Please do call me on 9790783856 Reply Raheel says: October 12, 2023 at 12:37 am Edit Hii dr. Shah, i hope you are fine and this comment will reach out to you. I am facing this prone masturbation issue since 3 to 4 years now. When i fall asleep during midnight prone masturbation is happening and as a result ejaculation is taking place. Please i request you to tell me how to abstain or avoid prone masturabtion & to
Sperm Leakage in Urine: Why It Happens & How to Stop It
Here’s the honest answer: in most men, sperm in the urine after sex or masturbation is completely harmless — leftover semen sitting in the urethra simply washes out with your next urine. True, persistent leakage points to retrograde ejaculation, diabetes, or a medication you are taking — and every one of those is treatable. As a practising andrologist in Chennai, I see this every week: the man who texts me a photo of his cloudy first urine at 6 a.m., certain that “sperm coming out with urine” means his fertility has drained away overnight. Let me explain what’s actually happening, because in roughly 8 out of 10 of the men I examine there is no disease at all. So for the few who do need treatment, my fix is usually tablets, not surgery. Book a Consultation Quick Facts Sperm in the urine after ejaculating is common and usually normal — in fertile men, a measurable share of each ejaculate’s sperm ends up in the next urine [2]. The commonest cause is simply passing urine soon after sex — the urine washes leftover semen out of the shared urethra. Not a disease. In 5,005 Tokyo men, sperm in the urinary sediment was a benign, incidental finding [1]. Persistent, true leakage is most often retrograde ejaculation — semen pushed backward into the bladder by diabetes, alpha-blockers like tamsulosin, or prostate surgery [3][5][6]. Most respond to oral medication — in one diabetic series, tablets restored forward ejaculation in about 6 in 10 [4]. Is sperm leaking with urine normal? For most men I see, yes. After you ejaculate, a little semen stays behind, coating the urethra — the single tube that carries both semen and urine. So the next time you pass urine, it flushes that leftover semen out, and your first urine after sex can look cloudy. I call that washout, not a leak. In fact, when researchers measured it, sperm turned up in the post-ejaculatory urine of both fertile and subfertile men, with no significant difference between the groups [2]. So I tell my patients plainly: sperm in your urine after sex is normal plumbing, not a disease. Why does sperm come out automatically with urine? This is the question I get asked most: “sperm comes out automatically with urine” — without sex, without masturbation. Let me explain what’s actually happening, because it frightens men more than it should. Your testes and epididymis are always making and storing sperm. That store is not unlimited — when it fills and is not emptied for several days, your body releases the excess on its own. In the sexually inactive men I see, this overflow most often shows up as nightfall, and the residue appears in the morning’s first urine. So the men who abstain longest are the very ones who notice “automatic” sperm in their urine. So I reassure them this is the body doing exactly what it is built to do — not weakness, not a leak, not fertility draining away. The sperm is constantly replaced, and this overnight release is a healthy self-regulating system. Worried about sperm in your urine? Talk to Dr Shah today. Book a Call What actually causes sperm leakage in urine? Set aside the washout, and the genuine leakage I actually treat comes down to a short list of medical causes. Diabetes. Long-standing, poorly controlled diabetes damages the small nerves that run the bladder neck — the valve meant to snap shut at climax. When it weakens, semen takes the path of least resistance backward into the bladder. This is a well-recognised complication of diabetes [5]. Medications. Alpha-blockers like tamsulosin relax the bladder neck so semen slips backward; even a short course can sharply and reversibly reduce the forward ejaculate [6]. Several antidepressants also blunt or redirect ejaculation. If your leakage started after a new tablet, I treat that tablet as the prime suspect. Metabolic problems. Disordered blood fats and the metabolic syndrome travel with diabetes and worsen the nerve damage. Sperm leakage in urine: harmless washout vs the kind that needs treatment So how do I sort the worried-well from the men who need a work-up? I run through four patterns. Sperm leakage in urine — how to tell the harmless kind from the kind that needs treatment Type of leakage What you notice Usual cause Does it need treatment? Post-sex / post-masturbation Cloudy first urine after ejaculating Urethra washing out — normal No — reassurance only “Automatic” / overnight Sperm in morning urine after nightfall Overflow / nightfall release No — counselling if anxious Dry orgasm + cloudy urine Climax but little or no semen out front Retrograde ejaculation (diabetes, tamsulosin, surgery) Yes — post-orgasm urine test + meds Constant dribble + discharge Ongoing leak, odour, burning on passing urine Possible infection / prostatitis Yes — STD screen + urine culture Dr Shah’s clinical observation In my clinic, in roughly 8 out of 10 men terrified about “sperm in my urine,” there is no disease at all — just urine washing out the urethra after sex. Of the worried minority who do have true retrograde ejaculation, well over half are men I then diagnose with previously unsuspected diabetes — the leaking sperm was the first clue. Even for them, most get their forward ejaculation back on tablets alone, without surgery. Retrograde ejaculation: when the semen goes backward I explain it like this. Picture the bladder neck as a one-way valve. At orgasm, it clamps shut so semen can only go forward, out through the penis. In retrograde ejaculation, the valve fails to close — so the semen is pushed backward into the bladder, and you ejaculate little or nothing out front. It leaves later, harmlessly, in the urine — so men notice cloudy urine after a strangely dry orgasm — the situation where no semen comes out when you ejaculate. That dry orgasm is the tell-tale clue I look for. The drivers are the same three: diabetes, tamsulosin, and previous prostate or bladder-neck surgery
What Happens If We Take Out Sperms Everyday ?
Men’s Health Blogs What Happens If We Take Out Sperms Everyday ? In today’s post, I am going to answer a few common questions that I see in my practice on daily basis. As a practicing Chennai sexologist among the most common question, I get from my patient’s is dear doctor, what happens if we take out sperms everyday!. Will I become infertile?. Will I lose my sperm? Let me try to answer this step by step. So let us first discuss on the first question below What happens if we take out sperms everyday? The answer is YES & NO! Confused? It’s time you know the exact science or exact effects of taking out sperm daily. First, let us look and understand the harmful effects of masturbation. So is jacking off bad for your health?. It is if you do it 2 to 3 times a day. Interestingly taking out sperm daily twice or thrice can lead to physical exhaustion a general sense of tiredness and also a weakness. This is understandable because masturbation like sexual intercourse actually burns calories! and therefore energy Teens and youngsters, who are growing up are more so inclined to explore their sexuality. The frequency of sexual thoughts/day approaches as high 10 to 20 times on average (from our clinic’s data). Our society is also pretty conservative on sex education, consequently this only increases the curiosity of youngsters to find out and explore their bodies from a sexual viewpoint. Sex, after all, is hardwired into our Brain! The other issue that we must discuss here is masturbation addiction. Sometimes, if you take out sperms every day or masturbate every day, you may get addicted to it. Eventually, a lot of teens come to my clinic with compulsive masturbatory behavior which is hard to treat. They are also addicted to porn. Consequently, they become so engrossed in the act, their studies and other professional goals take a hit. Addiction is among one of the harmful effects of masturbation I have had patients, who lost their job or quit college because they felt, that they were suffering from over masturbation side effects Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call So should you take out sperms every day? So what happens if we take out sperms everyday ? I think it is a choice ultimately. If you feel you can maintain control and are able to get on with it, then proceed, if not just focus your efforts on developing a hobby. After all like the saying goes… Now…lets move on to the most interesting section of this post.. MASTURBATION MYTHS: MYTH 1 – There are lot of benefits of masturbation in the morning That couldn’t be farther from the truth, there is no scientific evidence to conclusively state that taking your sperm out in the morning is beneficial as compared to the evening. From our clinic’s data on 324 men with early morning masturbation, we found that most of them felt subjectively tired and were only taking our their sperm out of compulsion. They did not enjoy doing it one bit! MYTH 2 – Masturbation has effects on the face and releasing sperm daily causes pimples Again this is a bad joke.. There is absolutely no scientific evidence to suggest that masturbation leads to acne. Over 90% of teenagers will develop acne anyway. That is simply because of junk and the only food they tend to eat and not to mention, our environment is nowhere as clean as it used to be. MYTH 3 – Does masturbation cause low sperm count? Again a highly misinterpreted fact, the answer is No. Daily ejaculation will not reduce a man’s sperm count, sperm motility or sperm quality one bit at all. Sperm quality and quantity both for an individual is highly variable. On an average, a healthy individual will produce over 2500 sperms/minute and masturbation will not deplete your testicular sperm reserve! MYTH 5 – Does daily sperm removal cause memory loss? No, No and No. Will it change your sexual thought patterns. That it will. Whether that’s good or bad is something you have to take a call on. There are no scientific studies to suggest that daily masturbation leads to loss of memory Subscribe to our Newsletter So to summarize, what happens if we take out sperms every day? Nothing as long you do not feel addicted or get addicted to the habit You may feel some exhaustion or tiredness, try to avoid masturbation in the morning Ejaculation is ejaculation no matter by what means you achieve it. It may be differently perceived by your mind but to your body, it is the same How many times should you masturbate per week?. There is no right number, I would suggest you do it as and when you like but keep control of your sexual thoughts and behavior The best way to avoid releasing sperms daily is by engaging in a hobby you are passionate about. Remember, masturbation is still any day better than going out with someone you do not know. Over 94% of all men and at least 50 to 80% of women masturbated at least once in their lifetime. Why feel guilty then?. Do it but keep strict control. Last of all, taking sperms out daily is definitely not associated with loss of hair, acne, loss of memory and/or baldness Sadly this habit and the industry behind it is also being misused to sell numerous medications online that claim to help you break the habit, as well as improve your sperm quality. Remember two things, the first is that, taking your sperm out does not in principle reduce your sperm count in any way!. It does not in anyway reduce your semen quality and/or fertility. Never ever take any medication for masturbation. There a lot of scam artists selling medicines that claim to cure masturbation addiction online. You are better off being addicted rather
Can a sterile man get a woman pregnant ?
Men’s Health Blogs Can a sterile man get a woman pregnant ? In today’s awesome male infertility article we are going to discuss whether and if… “Can a sterile man get a woman pregnant?” Hi and welcome to Dr Shahs Clinic My name is Dr. Shah and I am a consultant sexologist doctor in Chennai and I primarily specialize in Male Infertility & Sexual Health. In today’s awesome post we are going to answer the question on – “Can a sterile man get a woman pregnant?” Not let us move on to the good stuff…. Okay now here is the thing… Male Infertility and Male Sterility are two completely different things!! Bear this fact well in mind, let me try to elaborate on why male infertility and male sterility should not be confused with one another… Now, a man is said to be infertile or suffer from infertility if he is unable to father a child within the 1st year of marriage in the absence of any specific problem affecting his partner. Some common causes of male infertility include – Low sperm count Low sperm motility Abnormal sperm shape Hormonal deficiencies Genetic causes Obesity and Poor Lifestyle habits Sexual Problems like erectile dysfunction and/or ejaculatory dysfunction But the most important fact to bear in mind is that a man diagnosed with male infertility can have sperm production! Most interestingly, in over 40% of the time men suffering from male fertility issues have absolutely NORMAL SPERM PRODUCTION!! Now, I am sure you understand one thing very well….male sterility is completely different from male infertility… As a result, you need to really know whether or if you can get pregnant with a sterile man?. The truth, however, can be a bit hard to understand. First of all, what are the causes of male sterility? Broadly speaking, a man is said to be completely sterile if his semen analysis report shows AZOOSPERMIA. Azoospermia means no sperm in the ejaculate! and it is a genuinely upsetting and terribly scary diagnosis for most men. Vasectomy is also a common cause of male sterility. We will briefly look at both Azoospermia and Vasectomy. Most probably, you would have heard about contraceptive procedures for men, this is called Vasectomy and it is also a method of family planning. In Vasectomy what is ultimately done is that the vas (the tube that carries sperm from the testis to the penis) is closed. However, vasectomy although highly effective in preventing a pregnancy has poor reversal success rates. This is exactly why we recommend vasectomy as a method of family planning, only after a man has completed his family!, Moreover, you would be surprised to learn that the success rate of a vasectomy reversal is seldom beyond 40%. Now let’s discuss whether an Azoospermic man can father a child ? or better yet let’s try to answer the following question .. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Can a sterile man become fertile? You most probably now understand that Azoospermic men are sterile, but… did you know that Azoospermic men can also father their child? This is possible because we have a medical technique by the name Testicular sperm extraction also called TESE. The image below explains TESE Consequently, sperms retrieved from the testis are used in fertility treatments. Sperm preservation is done for later use. So, let me ask you the question… Can a sterile man get a woman pregnant? The Answer is Hell YEAH!. Both Male Infertility and Male Sterility are definitely treatable. However, bear in mind that the success rates for treating men with problems like low sperm count, low sperm motility and other unexplained causes of male infertility are definitely better as compared to male sterility based issues. The best suggestions I can give is as follows Do not worry too much about male infertility, remember it is treatable Male sterility is a different issue altogether compared to male infertility If someone asks me can a sterile man get a woman pregnant ?, I would tell him that he needs a proper evaluation and that fertility is definitely possible with today’s technology Low sperm count and low sperm motility are not causes of male sterility. On the other hand, they are causes of male subfertility. Can a sterile man become fertile?…the answer is a definite YES. But male sterility needs the right evaluation. Subscribe to our Newsletter What does it mean to be sterile for a man? A diagnosis of male infertility can frequently break a man’s heart. Imagine, telling him he will never father a child through the natural route!. No man in the world can bear to hear a statement that he is sterile and he will never be able to father a child without a treatment. A diagnosis of a male sterility breaks men both physically and mentally. Men may not be able to sustain a normal sexual life after a diagnosis of male sterility. This scenario frequently occurs in a fertility center or fertility clinic when the male partner is diagnosed with Azoospermia. This happens simply because most fertility centers in India do not employ a full time qualified Andrologist to deal with the agony men face!. A sad story right? When Vasectomy reversal fails, men break down. Normally, a vasectomy reversal is done for those men who completed their family. However, in some instances, they may want to try for a child especially when unforeseeable circumstances cause the death of a sibling. Most married men fill the void left by the death of a previous child by trying for a baby, some other couples though may just dissolve their marriage to avoid the pain of seeing each other… So, to finally conclude… I hope you enjoyed reading this article on “Can a sterile man get a woman pregnant?”. Now that you know the truly scientific answer to this question, the next time someone blames a loved one for fertility issues YOU know you
Semen analysis : The Hard Truth
Men’s Health Blogs Semen analysis : The Hard Truth Semen Analysis: What you should know? Semen analysis also called sperm test in layman terms remains the gold standard test of Choice to assess a male’s fertility potential. Hello!!! This is Dr. Shah, and I am Consultant Andrologist and Sexologist doctor in Chennai and in this article, I am going to share with you some very interesting facts about the semen test. Here is the interesting bit… Now, when you look back into the past 20 or 30 odd years, it is very interesting to note a few things… Such as… Over 3.5 million babies are born every year through fertility therapies IVF procedures world over are increasing month on month and there seems to be no let off. Over 60% of the time, male infertility is the biggest cause of childlessness in a couple. What’s even sadder is that men are seldom blamed for fertility issues in conservative societies (eg: India) Over 20 to 30% of the time semen analysis tests would reveal true causes of male fertility like Azoospermia. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call This is exactly why we urge all men who come to our clinic to get a semen analysis done Now, as per the WHO 2010 reference laboratory values… A man is said to have a normal sperm test if he has A sperm concentration greater than 15 million/ml Sperm motility greater than 40% And last but not least, his normal sperm shape should be around 3% However, there is a catch!… Just having your semen report within those values mentioned above DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PREGNANCY!. Nature ultimately decides when pregnancy should happen, our job is to optimize the chances of a couple to achieve a pregnancy. Thus, it becomes very important for a thorough evaluation of both partners in a fertility clinic. Subscribe to our Newsletter Hope you enjoyed the Video and the short Article, Do share it with your friends and loved ones. And feel free to drop me questions through the contact form given below! If you looking for a sperm test in chennai get in touch with us below This is Dr. Shah, and I look forward to seeing you soon with more information to help you through your fertility journey. References: http://www.webmd.com/ infertility-and-reproduction/semen-analysis Get in touch with us below TAGS: INFERTILITY, MALE INFERTILITY, SEMEN ANALYSIS, SPERM TEST Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ
How do you know if you have a low sperm count?
Men’s Health Blogs How do you know if you have a low sperm count? That is a very common question I keep getting asked from my patients. Read on… Men’s health issues especially those that involve the reproductive health is rapidly on the rise. Most of the time the female comrade gets blamed for all issues relating to fertility. This is especially amplified in a conservative country like India. Today WHO data strongly suggests that at least over 7% of men world over are suffering from Infertility, a SCARY number!. Most of the time low sperm count symptoms never manifest themselves, and what this means is that a low sperm count can be picked up only when male fertility evaluation is being done as a part of Infertility testing. So here are few tips to help answer the following question – “How do you know if you have a low sperm count” TIP 1: MALE INFERTILITY AND SURGERY Did you have any surgery in your abdomen or genital region? if so there could be a strong association between the type of surgery actually done and the risk of developing or an ongoing low sperm count. Visit an Andrologist for a medical opinion TIP 2: SEXUAL INTERCOURSE AND MALE INFERTILITY Is your interest in sexual intercourse diminishing?. Hormonal deficiency goes hand in hand with diminished sexual interest and sometimes finding low sperm counts here is not surprising. TIP 3: MEDICATIONS TO IMPROVE SPERM COUNT? Sometimes taking medications (self-medicating in particular by reading crappy content on the web) can kill your sperm production rather than improving it. Never take commercially available over the counter medication to improve your sperm count. They ultimately do more harm than good. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call TIP 4: SEMEN ANALYSIS AND MALE INFERTILITY TESTING A semen analysis is the gold standard test for assessing whether you have or suffer from a low sperm count. Not only that, A semen analysis can give a lot of information on actually identifying the cause of the low sperm count and also sperm motility based issues. TIP 5: HAIR DISTRIBUTION AND MALE FERTILITY Do you have sparse hair growth, especially your beard or under your armpits or abdomen, if so this could be a sign of male infertility resulting from a chromosomal problem or hormonal deficiency? End result?….Low or nil sperm count! TIP 6: ENVIRONMENTAL RISK AND MALE FERTILITY? If you are working in an environment filled with dust, chemicals, allergens and other toxic substances for the better part of professional career, you could suffer from a low sperm count TIP 7: PERSONAL HABITS LEADING TO MALE INFERTILITY? Do you smoke?, Do you drink?. If so, YOU better WATCH OUT. Low sperm count seems to go hand in hand with chronic smoking and/or drinking Subscribe to our Newsletter TIP 8: NO PREGNANCY IN THE FIRST YEAR OF MARRIAGE? The Most noteworthy aspect of any serious relationship is having a baby. If you have tried for fathering a child in the first year and if it has not happened, then remember, YOU MUST CHECK YOUR SPERM COUNT So, to conclude… How do you know if you have a low sperm count? Follow the 8 tips above, discuss with your partner and get back to us if you have further questions.. This is Dr Shah, consultant chennai sexologist and andrologist. See you soon Get in touch with us below TAGS: LOW SPERM COUNT, MALE FERTILITY, MALE FERTILITY TIPS, MALE INFERTILITY Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Comment (2) Godwin says: February 11, 2024 at 10:03 pm Edit Doctor I want to ask please What are the remedies, treatments and medications for Premature ejaculation and Erectile dysfunction? Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: February 16, 2024 at 9:59 am Edit Please do call me on 9790783856 Reply Raheel says: October 12, 2023 at 12:37 am Edit Hii dr. Shah, i hope you are fine and this comment will reach out to you. I am facing this prone masturbation issue since 3 to 4 years now. When i fall asleep during midnight prone masturbation is happening and as a result ejaculation is taking place. Please i request you to tell me how to abstain or avoid prone masturabtion & to which counsellor should i meet to tackle this. I am unable to stop prone masturbation, i am depressed. Please help me Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: October 13, 2023 at 3:59 pm Edit Please drop me a call on 9790783856 Reply Chethan says: September 24, 2023 at 9:12 am Edit Hello sir my semen analysis shows 8-10 hpf pus cells present in semen and liquification time is >90 min and viscosity has increased. Overall results says NORMOZOOSPERMIA WITH GENITAL TRACT INFECTION WITH INCREASED VISCOSITY. Do i require treatment? Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: January 24, 2024 at 3:52 pm Edit Please call me on 9790783856 Reply Will says: September 12, 2023 at 7:34 am Edit Hi, for the past few weeks there has been semen or prostate fluid in my urine almost every night. This is not from retrograde, neither from medication. This is really draining my energy. How can I stop this please help. Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: September 14, 2023 at 6:01 pm Edit Hi will, I can help. Please drop me a call on +919790783856 Reply Chloe says: September 10, 2023 at 2:43 am Edit I had a depo injection on January or I think it’s February as I remembered and I’ve not took it since I only took once in my life. Can I still get pregnant right now on September 9 can I still make a baby I do have periods but can I still have a baby this time of the month because I have not read the projection ages. Last time I took it was on January was either February as I remembered how long does it
Sexology – Quick facts you should know
Men’s Health Blogs Sexology Quick facts you should know Sexology – What’s the big deal ? Sexology is the branch of medicine that exclusively deals with male and female sexual health. With aggressively changing lifestyles, sexual health problems are rampantly rising all around the globe… But, The story does not end there… Sexual problems are darn frustating because standardized treatment protocols are still being actively researched and each and every indivdual has his or her own definition of Human sexuality, sex and sex related fantasies. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call What may be normal/right for one individual or a couple may not be normal/right for the other individual! And thus this is were the issue of individualizing treatment strategies in sexual medicine becomes extremely important. However… Sexology or sexual medicine is yet to be identified as a board certified or as a separate medical science/specialty. Sexologist doctors are experts who specifically treat sexual health problems as listed below – Erectile dysfunction Premature ejaculation Low sex interest Pain during sex Vaginismus Sexual paraphilias Other sexual disorders not classified. Subscribe to our Newsletter Most patients do not know who to visit when they have a sexual health problem, in these situations visiting a sexologist doctor or a male fertility specialist in Chennai is probably the best thing you can do for yourself. I hope you enjoyed reading this short post on Sexology quick facts! Do comment, like and subscribe to our blog! You are also most welcome to drop to visit our sexual health clinic in chennai below References Sex – Facts and Fiction Sexologist and Sexology – The Andrology Corner Sexologist – What you should know? Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ
How do i know if my husband is infertile? – Male infertility test
Men’s Health Blogs How do i know if my husband is infertile? Male infertility test How do I know if my husband is infertile? How do I know if my husband is infertile?. That is a very common question I keep getting from my patients. My name is Dr Shah Dupesh, and I am a consultant andrology doctor in Chennai. Read on… Male infertility is drastically on the rise!. Data from across studies clearly reveals that male infertility and male sexual health problems affect from anywhere between 60 to 70% of men who are actively trying for a child. Most of the time infertility is a blame game and women keep getting blamed for their inability to bear a child within a year of their marriage, at least in some cultures. This is actually very sad, since their is strong data to suggest that of 1000 couples who would present to fertility clinic, we would frequently see male infertility as a SOLE CAUSE in at least 65% of the couples! So here are 10 quick actionable tips for you to find out if you husband is facing fertility or sexual health problems! TIP 1: MALE INFERTILITY AND SURGERY Did your husband have any recent surgeries in his abdomen shortly post marriage?. You need to know this for certain TIP 2: SEXUAL INTERCOURSE AND MALE INFERTILITY Does your husband regularly engage with you in sexual intercourse? At least 2 to 3 times a week? Has this frequency actually decreased? TIP 3: MEDICATIONS TO GET PREGNANT? Does your husband take any chronic long term medication?. Does he take alternative medications? TIP 4: SEMEN ANALYSIS AND MALE INFERTILITY TESTING Has your husband done a semen analysis ever in the past? If yes, does the report read Normozoospermia? Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call TIP 5: AVOIDING A MALE INFERTILITY TESTING Is your husband reluctant for infertility testing?. Reluctance sometimes points out a previous problem that he does not want to disclose with you TIP 6: ENVIRONMENTAL RISK AND MALE FERTILITY? Does your husband work in an environment that is radiation rich?. Involves toxic chemical use?. TIP 7: PERSONAL HABITS LEADING TO MALE INFERTILITY? Does your husband have bad personal habits like smoking and alcohol intake? What would have been the duration?. You should know this TIP 8: PAST RELATIONSHIP? Is this his first marriage to you?. Was he involved in a past relationship?. You definitely need to know. Of course, remember to be polite and inoffensive Subscribe to our Newsletter TIP 9: SEXUAL INTERCOURSE AGAIN? Do you feel his erection is adequate?. Do you feel a change in his erection or his general sexual interest? Make a note of the findings TIP 10: DID HE OR HIS FAMILY BLAME YOU INFERTILITY? Then ask him to get checked first, tell his whole family that you are not to be blamed. In fact, no one should be blamed for the inability to conceive. So, to conclude… How do I know if my husband is infertile? Follow the 10 tips above, question your partner and get back to us if you have further questions. If you looking for a sexology doctor in chennai get in touch with us below. References Wang C, Swerdloff RS. Limitations of semen analysis as a test of male fertility and anticipated needs from newer tests. Fertility and sterility. 2014 Dec 1;102(6):1502-7. Oehninger S, Ombelet W. Limits of current male fertility testing. Fertility and Sterility. 2019 May 1;111(5):835-41. TAGS: HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HUSBAND IS INFERTILE?, MALE INFERTILITY, MALE INFERTILITY TESTING, MENS SEXUAL HEALTH Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Comment (2) Godwin says: February 11, 2024 at 10:03 pm Edit Doctor I want to ask please What are the remedies, treatments and medications for Premature ejaculation and Erectile dysfunction? Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: February 16, 2024 at 9:59 am Edit Please do call me on 9790783856 Reply Raheel says: October 12, 2023 at 12:37 am Edit Hii dr. Shah, i hope you are fine and this comment will reach out to you. I am facing this prone masturbation issue since 3 to 4 years now. When i fall asleep during midnight prone masturbation is happening and as a result ejaculation is taking place. Please i request you to tell me how to abstain or avoid prone masturabtion & to which counsellor should i meet to tackle this. I am unable to stop prone masturbation, i am depressed. Please help me Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: October 13, 2023 at 3:59 pm Edit Please drop me a call on 9790783856 Reply Chethan says: September 24, 2023 at 9:12 am Edit Hello sir my semen analysis shows 8-10 hpf pus cells present in semen and liquification time is >90 min and viscosity has increased. Overall results says NORMOZOOSPERMIA WITH GENITAL TRACT INFECTION WITH INCREASED VISCOSITY. Do i require treatment? Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: January 24, 2024 at 3:52 pm Edit Please call me on 9790783856 Reply Will says: September 12, 2023 at 7:34 am Edit Hi, for the past few weeks there has been semen or prostate fluid in my urine almost every night. This is not from retrograde, neither from medication. This is really draining my energy. How can I stop this please help. Reply Dr Shah Dupesh says: September 14, 2023 at 6:01 pm Edit Hi will, I can help. Please drop me a call on +919790783856 Reply Chloe says: September 10, 2023 at 2:43 am Edit I had a depo injection on January or I think it’s February as I remembered and I’ve not took it since I only took once in my life. Can I still get pregnant right now on September 9 can I still make a baby I do have periods but can I still have a baby this time of the month because I
Smoking and Sperm : How does smoking affect sperm quality?
Men’s Health Blogs Smoking and Sperm How does smoking affect sperm quality? Does smoking affect my chances of becoming a father? Hi, This is Dr Shah Dupesh, Consultant Andrologist, to answer the aforementioned question in a single line.. Yes it will!. And you better stop smoking at the earliest….Better still stop it right away after reading this post. Cigarette smoke contains over 43 known scientifically documented carcinogens that can impair your sperms motility, sperm concentration and also disrupt your sperms DNA. Smoking has been associated with numerous other cancers too. What is very interesting is that there are three types of smoke….. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call They are namely, first hand smoke, second hand smoke and last of all third hand smoke. A. First hand smoke is what the smoker inhales. B. Second hand smoke is what the people around him inhale (while he happily exhales). C. Third hand smoke is when you inhale the residual smoke in an area where people smoke e.g. commonly in a hotel room. What is important is that all three forms of smoke can affect a man’s sperm Third hand smoke contains nitrosamines that are mutagenic and can disrupt sperm DNA thus impairing a man’s future fertility. Interestingly, third hand smoke can also impair your chances of conception post costly fertility therapies. My advice… Stop Smoking When You Are Planning For A Pregnancy My father smoked, my grandfather smoked, they all fathered tens of children. Then why can’t I do the same? It is important to understand that sometimes cigarette smoke and its effects may be trans-generational…….. to put it in simple terms the effects of smoke and its dirty products may not directly manifest in the smoker but may affect his yet unborn child and prospective children by causing mutations at the gamete cellular level. Although your ancestors smoked and fathered children at one point in time, this gives no guarantee that you would spontaneously father a child while smoking. Time to achieve a pregnancy is definitely longer in men who smoke compared to men who do not smoke. Importantly, learn to always look at the bigger picture…… smoking increases not just the risk of infertility, it affects your heart, lungs, almost all body systems and increases your risk of undergoing an adverse cardiovascular event like stroke/myocardial infarction, obstructive lung disease and among numerous other cancers. I still feel you should quit smoking!. It is not easy, but trust me it is worth it. Be persistent!…… ……in quitting even the thought of smoking Subscribe to our Newsletter My wife smokes. Will it affect her chance of getting pregnant? It definitely will screw up her chance of conception big time!!. Smoking in women will affect her chance to conceive spontaneously and can have terrible effects on the unborn fetus. Hope you enjoyed reading this short post. If you are looking for a Sexology clinic in chennai get in touch with us below TAGS: ABNORMAL SPERM, BAD SPERM SHAPE, LOW SPERM COUNT, MALE FERTILITY, MALE INFERTILITY, MALE INFERTILITY CAUSES, SMOKING, SPERM DNA DAMAGE Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ