What Causes Foul Smelling Semen?

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi Doctor, I am 39 yrs old male. The smell of my semen is very foul. Smells like a foul fish. This has been very consistent throughout and doesn't change if I ejaculate frequently in 2-4 days or after long time. Please suggest what should I do? Consult doctor for any underlying infection or get semen analysis? Or take any medicines. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
go for semen analysis and complete blood count

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

First of all you should go for semen analysis as well as culture, urine routine-micro and complete blood count to check for infection.

- Since when problem is there?

- Is there any problem (burning or pain) while urinating?

If no other symptoms are there, do not take medicines right now. Revert back to me with reports.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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