How long does it normally take for sperm to liquefy? What is the reason for a long liquefaction time?

Sperm liquefaction is a normal phenomenon of male sperm. If sperm does not liquefy for a long time, it may be a problem with the body and you need to seek medical attention immediately. If male sperm does not liquefy and continues to solidify into a jelly state, it will inevitably affect the female's chances of pregnancy.

Normal liquefaction

When a man's semen is just ejaculated, it is in a liquefied state. In a very short time, it will solidify into a jelly or clot state. After about 10-30 minutes, the semen will liquefy into a watery liquid. This process is called semen liquefaction, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. If the semen is discharged from the body and remains in a jelly state for more than 30 minutes, it is a pathological condition, called semen liquefaction.

Reasons for non-liquefaction

1. There are coagulation and liquefaction factors in semen. The former mainly comes from the seminal vesicles, and the latter mainly comes from the prostate. No matter which type of factors affects the balance between semen coagulation and liquefaction factors and makes the level of liquefaction factors relatively low, semen may not liquefy or the semen liquefaction time may be long.

2. Abnormal sperm and semen will find that the semen does not liquefy or takes a long time to liquefy. Sperm is liquid when it is just ejaculated, and the subsequent formation of clots is beneficial for the semen to stay in the vagina for a longer time and allow the sperm to fully rest and gain energy. If it is liquefied, the sperm will have enough energy to penetrate the cervical mucus and continue to advance deep into the reproductive tract, and finally reach the fallopian tube.