Healthy Service Q&A Men’s Health

What causes semen to have a strong fishy smell and what to do?

Asked by:Tyr

Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 09:04 PM

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  • Jean Jean

    Apr 02, 2026

    The strong fishy smell of sperm may be due to physiological factors, or it may be caused by prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, etc.

    1. Physiological factors

    Physiological factors generally refer to frequent consumption of garlic, onions, beef, mutton, etc. in the diet, which may cause the semen to have a fishy smell. No special treatment is needed. The diet structure needs to be improved, and drinking more warm water can improve it.

    2. Prostatitis

    The triggering factor for prostatitis may be bacterial infection, so there will be obvious odor in the sperm. You need to take oral medications as prescribed by your doctor, such as cefixime tablets, cefdinir tablets, etc.

    3. Seminal vesiculitis

    If it is caused by seminal vesiculitis, you can take doxycycline hydrochloride tablets, minocycline hydrochloride tablets, etc. under the guidance of a doctor.

    In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by orchitis. After going to the hospital to find out the situation, symptomatic treatment will be given.