seman change

I am 61 years old and am in excellent health. I do not take any prescription medicines of any kind. i do take a variety of natural herbal vitamines and minerals. Just recently i have noticed that my seman is no longer white and thick but now is very runny and appears to have urine in it. i am wondering what might be causing this?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Infection can cause a change in semen character.  Testing the urine, or sending off the semen for analysis can be considered to evaluate this.

You can also consider a digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate, as prostatitis can occasionally present this way as well.  

You may want to discuss these options with a urologist.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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