What is prostatic fluid? What are the functions of prostatic fluid?

The so-called prostatic fluid refers to the secretions of the prostate. Its main function is to stimulate the vitality of sperm and promote the formation of fertilized eggs. In addition, it can also promote the liquefaction of semen, improve the survival rate of sperm, and is also very helpful in maintaining the hygiene of the reproductive and urinary systems.

Prostatic fluid is the secretion of the prostate. The secretion of prostatic fluid is controlled by male hormones, and the daily secretion volume is about 0.5 to 2 ml. It is an important component of semen and one of the seminal plasma components in semen, accounting for about 1/10 to 1/3 of the ejaculated semen. 1/6 is about 0.5 ml. In the ejaculation sequence, prostatic fluid is one of the leading components of semen. The protein content in prostatic fluid is very low, mainly containing high concentrations of zinc ions, acid phosphatase, protease, fibrosis, spermine, aliphatic polypeptides, etc. Among them, protease and fibrosis have the effect of promoting semen liquefaction. The detection of acid phosphatase and citric acid can help judge the function of the prostate and the presence of cancer.

1. Promote the formation of fertilized eggs: Prostatic fluid contains protease and fibrosis, which can help sperm pass through multiple barriers - the mucus barrier in the cervix and the zona pellucida of the egg cell, allowing sperm and egg cells to combine smoothly.

2. Stimulate sperm motility: Prostatic fluid contains a special ingredient that enables sperm to obtain nutrients from semen and stimulate sperm motility.

3. Promote the liquefaction of semen: The chymosin in prostatic fluid can promote the liquefaction of semen.

4. Improve the survival rate of sperm: Prostatic fluid is slightly alkaline, which can neutralize the acidic secretions in the female vagina, reduce the erosion of acidic substances on sperm, and improve the survival rate of sperm.

5. Maintaining the health of the reproductive and urinary systems: The prostate is located in front of the bladder and below the rectum, surrounding the urethra. The zinc ions in the prostatic fluid have a bactericidal effect, which enables the prostate to play a role in resisting external pathogens, thus helping to maintain the health of the reproductive and urinary systems.

6. Improve the quality of sex life: The prostate is filled with a large number of nerve networks and nerve endings, so it is a sexually sensitive area that can stimulate sexual impulse and excitement, thus contributing to a harmonious sex life.