The common causes of brown semen are blood, trauma, infections and diet. Most often, the cause is blood in the semen. Blood that has been in the testicular area for some time will discharge out as a brownish color mixed with semen. The condition is not necessarily a life-threatening one, but a man who has brown semen should be examined by a healthcare professional.
Forced ejaculation is one of the leading causes of brown semen. This condition is not uncommon, especially in young and elderly men. Relaxing and reducing stress and pressure will help combat the cause. The condition normally disappears within a couple of days. Brown semen that does not clear up within a few days should be medically addressed.
Trauma to the testicles can cause semen to change colors. Often, a blood vessel can be broken in the testicular area, and this will cause the brown semen. The trauma causes the testicles to bleed, and during the time of ejaculation, the semen will be discolored, such as a brown to dark brownish color. Bike riding, horseback riding or being kicked in the testicles could cause trauma. The condition usually will heal on its own but should be followed up with a healthcare professional if discoloration and pain persist.
Infections of the prostate or seminal vesicle will cause unhealthy semen. The semen will become discolored and often brown in color. Men who have these infections might also notice a foul odor or smell that accompanies the discharge.
These infections must be treated with an antibiotic. A medical professional can prescribe the antibiotic, and it should be taken exactly how it is prescribed. It is best for sexual intercourse to be avoided during this time so that the infection is not passed to a partner.
Certain diets or vitamins have been known to cause brown semen. Diets that are high in protein and B vitamins are known to discolor semen. Men who are worried about the discoloration of their semen should change their diet. After the diet has been changed, the semen should return to its natural color.
When some men notice that their semen is brown, they worry about having cancer. There are some cancers, such as testicular cancer, that will cause semen to be discolored. Most often, having brown semen is not a life-threatening condition, but men who experience pain along with discoloration should consult a healthcare professional.
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KaBoom
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@indemnifyme - That's interesting about the B vitamins. I doubt the men with this problem are amused though!
Most men I know hate going to the doctor. In fact, I think the only thing that could get some men in to see a doctor is a problem in their um, sensitive area. It sounds like most of the causes of brown semen are luckily pretty harmless, but I think it's always a good idea to check with a doctor just in case. |
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indemnifyme
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I think it's interesting that B vitamins cause brown semen, because they are also known to turn urine bright yellow! I imagine for a man it must be disconcerting to experience brown semen along with neon yellow colored urine.
I bet doctors see plenty of confused and panicked men every year that don't actually have anything wrong with them! That is really funny. |
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wander
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I stopped getting brown semen after I drastically cut down the amount of protein I was eating. I was trying a low-carbohydrate diet and was eating way more meat than normally. After a few weeks of this I noticed a strange discoloration in my semen. It freaked me out a bit, so it was reassuring to learn that it was just from too much of one kind of food.
My doctor got me off the low-carbohydrate diet and onto a more balanced meal plan and I am happy to report that things are back to normal. I guess it just goes to show that too much of a good thing can be bad for you. |
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MrSmirnov
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My son recently confessed that he had brown semen after a rough hit during a soccer game. He was quite worried that he had damaged himself forever or was dying. I took him to the doctor's office and all they did was give him some pain killers for the residual ache and told us not to worry about the discoloration in his semen.
Apparently when you bleed a bit, it discolors your semen, but generally goes away on its own if it is just from rough contact. They just told us to come back in a few days if it hadn't gone away or had gotten worse. I guess the problem fixed itself. |
