Man Faced Severe Complications After Injecting Himself With His Own Sperm

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Jul 4, 2025 #Hằng-nick 1

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This was the first officially recorded medical case of its kind, prompting health officials to issue a warning against the practice

A man who believed he had discovered a unique remedy for his back pain ended up facing serious consequences due to the unusual method he chose.

For those who suffer from long-term back pain, the discomfort can be overwhelming and often drives people to try almost anything for relief.

However, it’s important to understand that avoiding professional medical care can be risky. In some cases, it may lead to severe or even life-threatening outcomes — as an Irish man unfortunately learned through personal experience.

Back in 2019, news broke about a 33-year-old man who showed up at the hospital reporting a case of what he described as ‘severe, sudden onset lower back pain’. He said the pain started after he had tried to lift a heavy steel item a few days earlier.

While examining him, doctors noticed that his arm appeared red and swollen, which raised their concerns and led them to ask the man more questions.

It was during this questioning that the medical team discovered his back pain wasn’t a new issue. In fact, he had been injecting himself with semen for the past 18 months in an attempt to treat his recurring pain — all without ever seeking professional advice.

A man with back pain found a ‘cure’ for his discomfortGetty Stock Image

As reported by ABC News, the man—whose name was not disclosed—had been using a hypodermic needle he bought off the internet to perform the injections. Just before heading to the hospital, he had administered three ‘doses’ in one go.

An X-ray was performed, and the results showed that he had subcutaneous emphysema along with a collection of semen within the muscle tissue. Because of this, he had to be urgently treated with antibacterial medication.

According to Cleveland Clinic, subcutaneous emphysema is considered a rare condition. It occurs when air becomes trapped underneath the skin, which can lead to swelling and discomfort.

An X-ray showed the build up of semen under the man’s skinIrish Medical Journal

Once the man’s back pain eased, he chose to leave the hospital on his own, even before doctors had a chance to drain his arm properly.

A detailed report about the incident was later published in the Irish Medical Journal (IMJ). Dr. Lisa Dunne, who led the research, wrote: “Upon further interrogation of this alternative therapy, he revealed he had injected one monthly ‘dose’ of semen for 18 consecutive months using a hypodermic needle which had been purchased online.”

According to experts, this appeared to be the first known case of someone injecting semen into a human body. Although this practice has been observed in some animal experiments, it was completely unprecedented in humans.

Medics noticed the man’s red and swollen armIrish Medical Journal

“Although there is a report of the effects of subcutaneous semen injection into rats and rabbits, there were no cases of intravenous semen injection into humans found across the literature,” the report confirmed.

“A search of more eclectic internet sites and forums found no other documentation of semen injection for back pain treatment or other uses.”

The IMJ article also issued a very serious warning, discouraging others from trying to replicate this man’s unorthodox treatment at home.

“The dangers of venepuncture when carried out by the untrained layperson are highlighted as well as the vascular and soft tissue hazards surrounding the attempted injection of substances not intended for intravenous use,” the authors wrote.

“The case also demonstrates the risks involved with medical experimentation prior to extensive clinical research in the form of phased trials inclusive of safety and efficacy assessments.”