What is sperm solidification?

As we all know, sperm is actually liquid, but sometimes, if there is a problem with the male body, it will solidify. Many friends don’t know what sperm solidification is. In fact, if sperm solidification occurs, then we should pay attention. In this case, how to improve it? Let us introduce you to the improvement method.

What are the solids in semen?

Generally, normal semen should be translucent, egg white-like milky white or grayish white. If ejaculation has not occurred for a long time, it will appear light yellow and relatively viscous.

The solids in semen may be prostatic fluid, which is normal. You just need to pay more attention to the hygiene of the genitals, nutrition, and exercise.

Of course, this may also be a phenomenon of semen not liquefying, which is due to insufficient fibrinolytic enzymes secreted by the prostate due to seminal vesiculitis and prostatitis. The lack of elements such as magnesium and zinc will cause congenital prostatitis.

Once inflammation occurs in the seminal vesicles or prostate, the secretion of the above factors will be disrupted, causing an increase in coagulation factors or a decrease in liquefaction factors, resulting in semen not liquefying.

What is the reason for solid matter in semen?

Semen originally exists in a liquid state in the reproductive tract. When semen is ejaculated from the opening of the penis, it will immediately turn into a milky white or slightly yellow translucent jelly under the action of a protein substance secreted by the seminal vesicle. This is the shape of semen we usually see.

At this time, the semen is "solidified" in the semen and cannot swim freely. After 5-30 minutes, with the participation of a hydrolase secreted by the prostate, it will automatically change from a jelly-like state to a thin watery state. This is the liquefaction of semen.

Normal semen becomes sticky small particles, which is called solid. It can liquefy in 10-30 minutes. If it still does not liquefy and becomes jelly-like, it is semen that does not liquefy. It is mainly caused by the lack of liquefaction factors in sperm. For example, when the prostate is inflamed, the secretion of proteolytic enzymes is lacking or damaged, resulting in an imbalance of the enzyme system, which will cause semen to not liquefy.

Is solid matter in semen a disease?

When semen is "solidified" in the semen and cannot move freely, after 5-30 minutes, with the participation of a hydrolase secreted by the prostate, it will automatically change from a jelly-like state to a thin watery state. This is semen liquefaction.

Normal semen becomes sticky small particles, which is the so-called solid. It can liquefy in 10-30 minutes. If it still does not liquefy and becomes jelly-like, it means that the semen is not liquefied. It is mainly caused by the lack of liquefaction factors in sperm. For example, when the prostate is inflamed, the secretion of proteolytic enzymes is lacking or damaged, causing the enzyme system to be disordered, which will cause semen not to liquefy. If this is the case, go to the hospital as soon as possible to confirm the cause and actively receive treatment.

What to do if there are solids in semen

Solids in semen may be caused by coagulation of semen. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require treatment.

The reason why semen solidifies into a jelly state is due to the coagulation protein secreted by the seminal vesicles. The presence of solids in semen should also be considered in this regard. The proteolytic enzymes and fibronectin secreted by the prostate in semen can decompose the coagulation protein and promote the liquefaction of semen. Therefore, the failure of semen to liquefy is due to the increase of coagulation protein or the decrease of proteolytic enzymes and fibronectin.

During semen analysis, if the semen cannot coagulate, it may be due to a defect in the ejaculatory duct or a congenital lack of the seminal vesicles.

The presence of solid matter in semen is a precursor to semen liquefaction syndrome and one of the main symptoms. Seek treatment as soon as possible.

Do solids in semen affect pregnancy?

When semen is first ejaculated, it will coagulate due to the coagulase in it. With the naked eye, we see that the semen looks like jelly-like small solid particles. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and can play a good protective role for sperm ejaculated outside the body.

This jelly-like solid will generally disappear gradually within 30 minutes. This process is called semen liquefaction, which is the effect of the liquefaction enzyme in semen. If the jelly-like solid still exists in large quantities after 30 minutes, and the semen has not become thinner, it is a typical case of semen not liquefying or poor semen liquefaction. In this case, the activity of sperm will be greatly affected, resulting in a decrease in the pregnancy rate.