Question 1

my semen culture keeps being positive for enterrococcus faecalis. what does it mean if it's a contaminant, not an infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: The repeated isolation of the same organism from expressed prostatic secretions suggest a chronic infection. I would talk to your doctor and consider antibiotic therapy for 6 weeks to treat chronic baccterial prostatitis. Check culture and sensitivity  as Enterococcus faecalis relatively resistant

Question 2

what causes enterococcus faecalis in ones semen? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Enterococcus species are bacteria that are common in the bowel and their presence in semen can be due to contamination from anal intercourse.

Question 3

what causes enterococcus faecalis in your semen, semen culture was positive for light growth?

Accepted Answer

Genitourinary tract: Enterococcus is found commonly is stool - and for some reason now it is turning up in a semen culture. This could mean one of two things: a) the culture was contaminated or b) if you have symptoms relating to the GU tract, you could have prostatitis. Since male GU infections can take quite some time to treat properly, you'll need an ID doctor and/or a urologist to help.

Question 4

can i eat my semen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You must be very hungry.

Question 5

what makes semen thick?

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Seminal vesicle: The seminal vesicles contribute a thick, viscous substance to semen.

Question 6

what does semen look like?

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Normal Appearance: Normal seminal fluid appears whitish to pearly opalescent.  The amount that is produced with ejaculation may vary from day to day, though its consistency is typically thicker than mucus from a runny nose.  If you've noticed a change in the color, quality or amount of semen you are producing, it's wise to make an appointment to see your doctor.

Question 7

would a ui effect my semen?

Accepted Answer

Yep: Urinary tract infections may effect semen and sometime gives prostate infection as well.

Question 8

what color is healthy semen?

Accepted Answer

: In reality, there is no such healthy semen color because you can't define a healthy semen just by its color.

Question 9

what is the purpose of semen?

Accepted Answer

: Semen is a protein rich moist natural lubricant that acts as a taxi/body guard for the sperm that travel within it. Sperm are fragile &amp; contact with any drying or noxious agent can kill them quickly. Semen is a transitional material whose job is taken over by vaginal mucus after intercourse deposits it in the female.

Question 10

why would my semen look soapy?

Accepted Answer

Normal: This is normal, common, and of no concern.  It all depends on the recent diet, fluids ingested, the amount of protein and hormonal fluctuations. There is absolutely nothing to worry about in this common scenario.

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Enterrococcus faecalis in semen

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My semen culture keeps being positive for enterrococcus faecalis. what does it mean if it's a contaminant, not an infection?

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What causes enterococcus faecalis in ones semen? what is it?

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What causes enterococcus faecalis in your semen, semen culture was positive for light growth?

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Can i eat my semen?

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What makes semen thick?

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