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HomeFAQsZaira Salvador Does dead sperm smell like fish? By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).Last Update: 02/06/2018

There's no direct link between bad smell odor and necrospermia. The causes of fishy smell in semen can be related to a bad diet, trichomoniasis, or prostate infections.

Read the full article on: Spermatozoa with necrospermia: What is it and how is it treated? ( 34). 11 Zaira SalvadorB.Sc., M.Sc. Embryologist Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)License: 3185-CVMore informationEmbryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV. The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician. AACI Accredited Medical Content Website Certified by Health Quality Agency of Andalusia Certified Medical Website by the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona Confianza Online seal of quality and transparency Signatory of the Diversity CharterComodo SSL CertificateWordfence Security Premium W3C WAI-AA Web Content Accessibility Busines Adapter certificate in compliance with the LSSI (Spanish Information Society Services Act) inviTRA Copyright © 2026 by Eureka Fertility.

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