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Semen viscosity
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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In most cases, sperm viscosity occurs due to inflammatory processes occurring in the accessory sex glands and testicles of men. This can be prostatitis, vesiculitis, orchitis and epididymitis.
True, not all patients with all the above-described problems may experience sperm viscosity. There is also a small probability of this phenomenon developing in people who abuse anabolics and steroids. In addition, this factor is affected by poor nutrition, alcohol, and a violation of a healthy lifestyle.
In some cases, it is quite difficult to identify the real cause of sperm viscosity. Then they resort to idiopathic viscosopathy. It is necessary to diagnose viscosopathy at the first stages. Sperm viscosity is determined immediately an hour after ejaculation. To do this, the "raw material" must be placed in a vessel and a glass rod must be lowered into it, then raised up. At this stage, a thread should form, the length of which is normally 2 cm. This indicates that the sperm is quite viscous.
[ Viscous sperm
Too viscous sperm indicates that there are inflammatory processes in the accessory sex glands. This process is influenced by many bad habits. Including an unhealthy lifestyle, alcohol abuse, and the use of certain medications.
To determine the viscosity of sperm, it is enough to simply conduct one analysis. Thus, after ejaculation, the sperm is placed in a vessel and left for an hour. After that, a glass rod is lowered into the container and raised up. When raised, a thread should form. Its length should not be less than 2 centimeters.
In order to reduce the viscosity of sperm, it is necessary to take multivitamin complexes containing zinc. It is advisable to avoid diuretics such as nicotine, caffeine and alcohol. These substances can cause dehydration. If consumed in large quantities, this will negatively affect hydration, which is so necessary for the production of high-quality sperm.
In addition, you need to undergo a comprehensive examination of the prostate. In many cases, increased viscosity may indicate inflammatory processes in this area. All this is easily treated with antibiotics. Therefore, viscous sperm is easily eliminated if this is really a problem.
Thick sperm
There is a phenomenon in which thick sperm is formed. Why does this happen? If the sperm does not liquefy after ejaculation over time, then most likely the problem is in the inflammatory processes that have arisen in the male reproductive organs.
A dirty yellow or greenish tint of seminal fluid occurs in sexually transmitted diseases. In this case, a special density of sperm is observed.
If the ejaculate has a strong smell, and there is also pain, then most likely it is an inflammation. In this case, you should immediately seek help from a doctor. After all, the problems can be really serious.
Sperm that looks like semolina porridge with lumps, this symptom indicates sperm sticking together. There is nothing wrong with this, but it can lead to problems with conception. In any case, sperm should not be very thick. You can check this factor yourself.
Liquid sperm
Changes in viscosity and especially liquid sperm may indicate the presence of serious health problems.
There are quite a few factors that affect the viscosity of sperm. Often, the reason for the appearance of liquid sperm is with fairly frequent ejaculations. In general, the ejaculate changes its consistency 10-30 minutes after the end of sexual intercourse. This is due to the active action of enzymes. This phenomenon is quite normal. But if the sperm becomes liquid immediately, it is necessary to look for a problem.
The cause of viscosity can be determined by a spermogram. This analysis allows you to find out how suitable the sperm is for conception. To find out the cause of this phenomenon, you will have to seek help from a specialist. He will conduct the necessary tests.
The viscosity of sperm is affected by a man's diet, stress, frequency of sexual intercourse and the use of certain medications. Therefore, it is necessary to solve the problem with the attending physician. Take tests and, based on them, determine the cause of this phenomenon. After all, sperm becomes liquid for a reason.