also gelatinous globules

[Rnoda]

I originally posted this question about 3 weeks ago, but it seems to be lost after the recent reshuffling of the catagories. I am 53 and am in good health; however I have noticed these clear small gelatinous like globules (rice like in size) in my semen like curious described. I also had a vasectomy (about 16 years ago). Is this just typical appearance of semen as one ages, or is this something to be concerned about?

[Rnoda]

Thank you for your information Dean536. Just out of curiosity, but are you a physican?

[Fernando Roque, MD]

Hi. Those gelatinous rice-size globules you found in your semen are most probably prostatic calcifications.  These occur when the secretions of the prostate cannot get out of the gland because of the disarray of the architecture of the ducts due to BPH or benign prostatic hypertrophy, a condition which is very common with men in your age group.  These calcifications don't usually cause any problems, they are simply a manifestation of the BPH.