How do I know the quality of my sperm?

Sperm quality is very important for men, especially for men who have not yet had children. Poor sperm quality often leads to male infertility. If you want to know whether your sperm quality is good or not, you can first check it through some self-testing methods, such as looking at the color, semen viscosity and liquefaction time, etc. Of course, the scientific method still requires going to the hospital for routine semen examination.

How do I know the quality of my sperm?

1. Look at the color

Normal sperm color is basically grayish white or slightly yellowish; if the sperm is milky white or yellowish green, it may be inflammation; if it is red or pink, it may be bloody semen. Therefore, the color of semen can also reflect the health of sperm.

2. Semen viscosity

When semen is ejaculated and becomes liquid, prepare a glass rod and place it in the liquefied semen. Then gently pick up the glass rod. If a semen thread smaller than 2 cm is formed, it is normal. If not, it is abnormal.

3. Acidity and alkalinity

The pH value of semen is generally around 7.2-7.8. When the pH value is less than 7.2, it may be contaminated by urine or ejaculatory duct obstruction; when it is greater than 7.8, it may be caused by seminal vesiculitis.

4. Liquefaction time

Sperm can also liquefy. When ejaculated normally, it will be jelly-like and turn into liquid in about 20 to 30 minutes. If it still does not liquefy after 30 minutes, there may be something wrong with the semen.

How to improve sperm quality

1. Exercise

When a man is too obese, the heat generated by fat consumption will cause the temperature of the groin to rise, which will affect the growth of sperm and even reduce sperm quality and cause sperm death. Therefore, it is important to exercise regularly so that the body does not become too obese and maintains a standard weight, which can improve sperm quality.

2. Say no to sauna

Saunas are basically high-temperature. Taking a sauna occasionally can help men relieve stress and keep their bodies healthy. However, there is one thing you must know: it will harm sperm. Sperm has no resistance to high temperatures. High temperatures will inhibit sperm production and even cause sperm death. So if you want to prepare for pregnancy, it is best not to take a sauna.

3. Quit drinking and smoking

Tobacco and alcohol are harmful to the health of the body. Not only do they harm our stomach, heart, lungs and other organs, but they also inhibit the growth of sperm. Many people have noticed this and choose to quit smoking and drinking when preparing for pregnancy. This method is also widely used.