Sperm: composition and what is needed
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Sperm is a real indicator of a man's health. So, all the changes that occur with it can signal health problems.
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In this case, we can talk about venereal problems, pathologies or infertility. Especially if all unpleasant symptoms are of a lasting nature. After all, not many men consider sperm and, on the basis of this, do not draw any conclusions.
[What is semen used for?
So, what does sperm need and does it affect the general condition of a man? Naturally, many people know the answer to this question. First of all, sperm is needed for fertilization. It serves as that very important element through which a new life can be born.
Fertility is affected by the quality of the sperm, its consistency and other important elements. Therefore, it must be monitored for its condition. Naturally, not all men keep track of her condition. It is not right! If a representative of a strong pope decided to become a father, then the consistency of the sperm, its appearance, smell and color should be monitored.
The quality of sperm can affect a man's condition. Normal white sperm, it is not sticky and has no sharp odors. This is worth paying attention to. After all, these indicators can say that a man has a serious illness. Therefore, we need to follow all this. After all, sperm is the main ingredient that can create a new life.
Normal sperm
What should be normal sperm? So, normal sperm usually has a white, whitish-yellow, or grayish shade. In this case, the liquid must be opaque.
As for the consistency, it is heterogeneous and not too liquid. It looks like slime. Immediately after the process of ejaculation, it thickens and becomes jelly-like. Literally in 25-30 minutes it becomes transparent and liquid. This feature is important especially in the process of fertilization. Sometimes, orgasm can produce too much sperm. With this it is necessary to understand, this problem is solved by an experienced specialist. The fact is that thick seminal fluid can slow the speed of spermatozoa. In some cases, this can lead to infertility.
The smell of ejaculate is slightly chlorine and this is the norm. If the "fragrance" is changing, then the speech, most likely, is about various diseases. The taste of the seminal fluid should be sweet. All because of its composition is fructose. But this is not always the case, much depends on the food you eat. The whole picture described above indicates what kind of sperm should actually be.
What time does sperm appear?
What time does the sperm appear in boys? The formation of sperm begins at puberty. Its maximum reaches in adulthood and naturally decreases to old age.
The average amount of sperm that is released during ejaculation is approximately 3 grams (a teaspoon). But this value can freely fluctuate in the range from 2 to 6 grams. Abstinence at times increases its number. So, every day to the main figure is added to 0.4 grams. But what is most interesting, during ejaculation, only 1% of all accumulated is allocated.
The seed of a healthy man during one ejaculation, can contain about 70-80 million spermatozoa. The fact is that spermatozoa make up only 3% of ejaculate. The remaining 97% is the secret of the prostate gland. There is also a seminal vesicle fluid. It is worth noting and the fact that the first portion of ejaculate contains much more spermatozoa than in the following. Therefore, the most "qualitative" sperm comes out right away.
Sperm Recovery
How is the recovery of sperm and how can this be hampered? The upcoming pregnancy of the girl requires an urgent change in the way of life of a man. After all, for fertilization to occur, you need quality sperm.
First of all, you need to pay attention to a healthy diet. Fish, fresh fruits, meats and nuts significantly increase the quality of seminal fluid. Of particular importance are vitamins. It is useful to take vitamin complexes. Exclude preservatives, dyes and other harmful substances. This will greatly improve the quality of sperm.
What is most interesting, even an ordinary mobile phone in the pocket of trousers can adversely affect the process of fertilization. For alcoholic beverages obviously have to be forgotten, a similar situation with smoking. All this is not harmful to cum.
To quickly restore the sperm will have to make friends with physical activity. Visiting the gym, swimming pools and sports at home will greatly improve the situation. Exercises should be spent in the fresh air. Improving circulation will improve sperm.
Less time should be spent in the hot tub. If a man suffers from chronic illnesses, it is worth consulting with a doctor. Deterioration of the sperm state can also occur due to the taking of tablets from a headache. Especially dangerous for the quality of spermatozoa are antibiotics, hormones, anti-asthmatic and antihistamines.
The stress hormone suppresses the activity of spermatozoa. It is worth noting that the sperm is completely renewed within 3 months. Therefore, it is necessary to begin this process in advance.
Sperm composition
It turns out that the chemical composition of sperm is determined by the high content of potassium, zinc, copper, sulfur, potassium and magnesium. At a decent level is the presence of vitamins B12 and C.
All the elements that make up the semen are extremely important for the health of men. In addition to all the above, in the semen there are secretions of the prostate gland that can stimulate the expansion of blood vessels and muscle contractions.
In the sperm of a man is also citric acid. But, despite this, sperm has an alkaline medium. Sami spermatozoa make up about 3% of all components that are in this "raw material". It is worth noting and the fact that with repeated sexual intercourse the amount of sperm can decrease. And the indicator decreases gradually. It all depends on how many sexual acts there were.
The main components that are in the semen are still the seminal vesicle fluid, as well as the secret of the prostate gland. In general, the sperm has a fairly rich composition.
What does sperm consist of?
What is most interesting, not all men know what sperm consists of. So, she has a fairly rich composition. This is zinc, potassium, magnesium, sulfur and even potassium. In addition, it was not without vitamins B and C.
All the elements in question are the most important for a man's health. In the semen there are excretory gland excretions. Thanks to him, stimulation of the expansion of blood vessels and muscle contraction occurs. So the main functions in the prostate gland are not so few. Also in male sperm there is also citric acid. The environment of her "stay" is alkaline.
The most interesting thing is that spermatozoa make up only 3% of all components. Only now with repeated sexual intercourse their number is significantly reduced. This fact should be taken into account if you want to have a child.
The main components that make up male sperm are the seminal vesicle fluid and the secret of the prostate gland.
How much does sperm live?
Not many people think about how much sperm lives. But this is necessary to know. And as people wanting to have a child, and those who carefully avoid this process.
So, the life span of sperm depends on the nutrient medium in which it is located. So, in the body of a woman spermatozoa can be active from two to five days. Therefore, to say that the calendar method of contraception is 100% stupid. After all, you can calculate the safest days, but do not take into account the fact of finding the sperm in the body of a woman for another five days.
The fact is that it is practically impossible to predict ovulation with such a count. And the risk of pregnancy increases at times. So to practice this method of contraception to avoid conception is not worth it. There is a high risk of becoming a parent.
In an open "area" spermatozoa live no more than 15-20 minutes. Therefore, it is not necessary to worry especially if a little semen has got on the skin. This is the life expectancy of ejaculate. Again, it all depends on the environment where the sperm is.