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Can prostatitis cause semen infection?
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I am a married 54 year old man, 165 lbs, exercise regulary and have a healthy lifestyle. 2 months ago I had the symptoms of prostatitis (slow urine stream, discomfort, and about 10 days of a mild fever). I saw my doctor who confirmed prostatitis with a blood test that showed a sudden PSA elevation and diagnosed an antibiotic. Just before seeing the doctor I my semen suddenly became clear and watery. After the antibiotic treatment, all the symptoms of prostatitis disappeared except that the semen is still completely clear. The quantity is the same as before, it is oily with the viscosity of water, contains some geletanous parts, but there is absolutely no whitish color to it at all.  Abstaining from sex does not change it whatsoever. I wonder if the vas deferens are blocked from scaring due to the infection. It is hard to find reliable information online about what component(s) of semen causes the whitish color. My doctor considers this change trival but I'm worried that there is damage somewhere from the infection and that the change is permanent. Thank you in advance for your advice.
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Hello, Prostate infection is not that easily treatable , even after antibiotics it will take time for complete recovery. Yes as you said there can be a block too. Doing a ultrasound scrotum and semen complete lab test will help you diagnose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist