Macroscopic Examination of Semen

Appearance of semen

The color of semen may vary. Normal values are white, yellowish, or gray.

Normally the consistency ranges from clear to cloudy.

A pink or reddish discoloration suggests the presence of red blood cells, an abnormal finding.

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