Pyospermia - Cause, Symptoms, and Treatment

Pyospermia is a condition due to which the number of white blood cells present in semen becomes abnormally high. Semen is like a fluid, which is discharged from the penis of a man during orgasm. Fluids made of proteins, vitamins, and minerals are present in semen, which help provide energy to the sperm.

According to research, white blood cells (leukocytes) are part of the immune system, which help fight infections. At the same time, white blood cells release reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are more powerful and are also helpful in destroying infection-causing organisms. However, ROS can damage sperm as well as healthy tissue. ROS can cause damage to the sperm membrane, negatively impact sperm activity, and can damage sperm DNA.

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If you want to have biological children, the condition of pyospermia can prove to be serious, as it can affect fertility. At the same time, asymptotic pyospermia does not affect fertility. Asymptotic pyospermia means that you have high levels of white blood cells in your blood. Less than 5% of people who have fertility problems may have pyospermia.

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According to research, it is normal to have a small amount of white blood cells in semen. If someone has the problem of pyospermia, it means that the amount of white blood cells in the semen is high i.e. more than 1 million white blood cells per 1 milliliter (ml) of semen. In such a situation, it is important to understand its symptoms.

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If there is a problem with pyospermia, its symptoms can be as follows -

• Getting fever.
• Swelling.
• Feeling pain or discomfort while urinating.
• Yellow semen.

These symptoms may not be visible in some people suffering from pyospermia.

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Causes of pyospermia may include -

• Infection problem.
• The problem of swelling in the urethra.
• The problem of swelling in the prostate.
• Having autoimmune disease.
• The problem of narrowing of the urethra.
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
• The problem of swelling in the veins of the testicles.
• Systemic illness is a disease that can hurt the entire body.
• Having frequent ejaculation problems.
• Consuming tobacco products and alcohol.

The problem of pyospermia can start in these above-mentioned situations. Apart from this, there may be some other reasons -

• E.coli
• Mycoplasma
• Ureaplasma

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Pyospermia is diagnosed in the following ways -

• By understanding the medical history of the patient.
• Knowledge about sexual health and its related symptoms.
• Physical examination.
• UTI test.
• X-ray, MRI, or CT scan of genital organs.
• Urine flow test.
• Urine test.

Depending on the patient's problem, any of these tests can be advised.

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Treatment of pyospermia depends on its cause. As needed, the doctor may ask you to take antibiotics and over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of pyospermia. Apart from this, the doctor may also advise taking other medicines keeping in mind the medical history of the patient.

Note: To overcome the problem of pyospermia, do not take over-the-counter medicines on your own, only consult a doctor.

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To avoid the problem of pyospermia, keep the following things in mind -

• Use a condom during sex.
• If there is a problem of STI then do not have physical relations with your partner.
• Keep getting tested for STIs from time to time.
• Do not consume tobacco or its products.
• Do not consume marijuana.
• Do not consume alcohol at all.

Note: Pyospermia is not a contagious disease, but some of the infections it causes can be contagious. Any infection that causes pyospermia can be treated. If pyospermia is caused by an STI, you and your partner should get treatment from a doctor. Keep in mind that in case of sexually transmitted infection, both partners should contact a doctor.

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You should immediately contact a doctor in the following situations -

• When symptoms of pyospermia are seen.
• If any one partner has this problem.
• It takes more than 1 year for the woman to conceive.

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In case of a problem of pyospermia, talking to a doctor is a better option, because the doctor gives medicine keeping in mind the medical condition and physical needs of the patient so that the patient can get better benefits.

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