Many doubts surround sexual health, whether out of fear or shame, too many people do not share their questions with the doctor, causing complicated conditions that can be easily solved at first.
Semen is the liquid that the penis expels when ejaculating. It is the means through which the sperm that must fertilize the ovum travel. But not only is life transmitted through it, but it can also transmit many sexually transmitted diseases, so we must be attentive to the signs that these infections can indicate.
If you have sperm with a powerful smell and want to know its causes, in the following FastlyHealarticle, we will explain it to you.
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Sperm with a powerful smell: composition
Under normal conditions, a quantity of semen of between 1 and 5 milliliters is released in each ejaculation. This is not a homogeneous substance but is composed of many elements that are generated in different parts of the body and come together at the time of ejaculation. Here we explain the components of semen :
- 60-70% of the semen is created in the seminal vesicle. Fructose is provided in this vesicle, an element that gives it a vicious and milky-like appearance and a somewhat sweet taste. Within the semen, fructose is responsible for moving and making the sperm survive once ejaculated.
- The prostate provides between 25 and 30% semen, with different components such as zinc, magnesium, citric acid, enzymes, or prostate-specific antigen ( PSA ), the protein that makes semen after ejaculation. It is liquefied so that sperm can move more quickly through the cervix.
- Finally, 2-5% completes the semen, the most minor but most crucial percentage. This part is generated in the testicles and is the sperm released in ejaculation. This amount can vary from 200 to 500 million depending on the case.
In short, the composition of semen is as follows. In the seminal vesicle, 40-60% of the total volume of semen is released, among which we find the following components:
- Fructose.
- Match.
- Prostaglandins (E2, A, B).
- Hormones
- Amino acids.
- Potassium.
On the other hand, 15-30% of semen is generated in the prostate. The components that are released in this gland are the following:
- Citric acid.
- Potassium.
- Cholesterol.
- Carnitine
- Phospholipids.
- Alkaline phosphatase.
- Sodium.
- Football.
- Zinc.
The remaining percentage is the sperm that is created in the testicles.
How semen smells
We have just seen that in semen, we find many components and, precisely, it will be the percentage between them that will give it one or another smell.
Typically, semen has a neutral odor, not mean that it is odorless. However, the smell of semen can be very variable, both due to its composition and depending on the person who smells it. What, for some, can be an exhilarating smell. For others, it can be a powerful smell.
Generally, the smell of semen is usually defined as chlorine, something that should not surprise us since, in it, we find ammonia, which can cause this type of smell. In some men, this odor is more potent than in others but should not be a cause for concern. In the next section, we will explain when we should worry about the smell of sperm and visit the urologist.
Although there is still a lack of studies that complete the information we have, the reality is that it is very likely that food has a significant impact on the smell of semen. For example, men who eat more fruit will have more fructose in their sperm, which will make their scent sweeter. It has also been reported that the smell of vegetarian men is milder than that of those who eat meat, just as the sperm of smokers or men who consume caffeine is more bitter than those who do not.
How to know if the quality of my sperm is good
A strong smell in sperm can be expected. Even in the same man, the smell and intensity of semen can vary from one moment to another. But although most of the time it is only due to the person’s nutrition or hydration, beyond the smell, there are other aspects related to sperm that can alert us that there is something that is not working well in our body:
- If the sperm smells fishy, it may be trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite that, among other symptoms, can also cause an itchy penis and secretions.
- If the sperm smells very bad, with a foul odor, it is probably a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea.
- Pink or brown semen is caused by blood, either from an infection or an internal injury. It is also a symptom of cancer.
- Jelly-like or very thick semen can mean dehydration.
- Yellow semen can be caused either by some STDs, such as aging the sperm after some time without ejaculating.
- Green-colored sperm are usually the result of STDs like gonorrhea.
This article is merely informative. At FastlyHeal .com, we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor if you present any type of condition or discomfort.
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I am a Surgeon with a diploma in comprehensive ultrasound and surgical care residency, an area I am specializing in. During the exercise of my profession, I have realized the need for patients to know the diseases they suffer, and I can tell you that a large part of their complications is due to a lack of information. Being a health web writer allows me to transmit my experience, without borders, to all those readers eager for knowledge, educate them in the prevention of diseases and promote a healthy lifestyle.