Post Date December, 03 2023
Semen examination is an important test item for evaluating male fertility and reflecting testicular spermatogenesis and accessory gonadal function. However, some clues in life can also help men detect problems early and provide reference for early infertility issues.
Watch how much. The normal amount of semen discharged at one time is 2 to 6 milliliters, and the amount of semen is often related to the frequency of ejaculation. Self assessment of this amount has a large error. If the semen volume is too low for a long time, it may cause difficulty in conception. Excessive semen volume can reduce sperm density, which may be related to prolonged abstinence or hypergonadism.
Look at the color. The normal semen color is grayish white or milky white. If abstinence lasts for a long time, the semen can turn pale yellow; The semen of elderly men is yellow; Some semen that is brownish yellow or with blood is called blood semen, indicating that it may be related to diseases such as inflammation of the urinary system, damage to the reproductive tract, tumors, or proliferative diseases, such as prostatitis, seminal vesicle prostate cancer, etc; If the semen is transparent and too thin, it indicates a low sperm density.
Look at the changes. The newly ejaculated semen is in a thick gelatinous state, which typically liquefies within 5 to 30 minutes, becoming a thin and transparent state similar to water. After liquefaction, the sperm can reach its maximum activity. If it still does not appear liquid after 1 hour, it means that the semen is not liquefied. It is commonly seen in patients with prostate and seminal vesicle diseases.
Smell the smell. Fresh semen has a special pungent odor, similar to the odor of gardenia flowers. If there is a significant odor, consider whether it is co infected.
