Sperm properties
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The main properties of sperm include viscosity, odor and color. Thus, the viscosity of the "sperm" should be determined one hour after the ejaculate is obtained.
To determine this property, you need to lower the glass rod into the diluted ejaculate and then lift it. At this point, it is necessary to measure the length of the formed filament, normally it should be more than 2 cm. You can determine the viscosity of the ejaculate using a pipette with a wide hole. So, the sperm is collected in the pipette and the length of the thread is measured with its passive leakage. Usually, ejaculate follows one drop.
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Some men have too high viscosity. This may interfere with fertilization. Normally, in a healthy man, a week after abstinence, the amount of sperm should vary from 2 to 6 ml. If the allocated ejaculate is much less, then, most likely, we are talking about oligospermia. Sometimes sperm is completely absent, this phenomenon was called aspermia.
Now as for the smell. Ejaculate has a characteristic smell, it is often compared with the smell of chestnuts. Such an aroma it acquires during the adherence of the secretion of the prostate gland. If there is a blockage of the excretory ducts, atrophy of the prostate, then in this case the smell may be specific or completely disappear.
A rotten smell indicates that there is a purulent-inflammatory process in the prostate or seminal vesicles. In this case, everything depends on the products of vital activity of the microflora. Putrid odor can occur with prolonged storage of the ejaculate.
Another important property of sperm is the color. So, the normal ejaculate is cloudy, milky white or grayish-yellow in color. In some cases, jelly-like granules may be present therein. The degree of turbidity depends on the number of spermatozoa. If they are few, then the ejaculate is transparent. Naturally, color changes can indicate the presence of any disease. If the sperm have red blood cells, then it changes its color to pink or red. In this case we are talking about hemospermia. Yellowish color occurs with jaundice, as well as during the intake of certain vitamins. With a large white blood cell count, the semen is colored yellowish green. Normal sperm should not contain flakes or sediment, it is regarded as a pathology.
[Smell of sperm
Does the smell of sperm play a special role? Naturally, this basic criterion needs to be paid attention. Because the normal smell of sperm should resemble the aroma of chestnuts.
If you feel a slight smell of chlorine, then there's nothing wrong with that. This is also the norm. Sperm can change its odor and this indicates that there are problems.
Together with the smell, taste can change. Often two of these processes occur simultaneously. The taste of the seminal fluid is slightly sweet. He can change because of food preferences. So, if a man loves spicy food, then this all can affect the taste of sperm. In addition, bad habits, too, make their own amendments.
Pay attention to the smell of sperm necessary. After all, in this case, it is possible to notice any disease in the early stages. Because in the future it can lead to cancer. Sperm should not change the smell, it is not normal. If it has a sharp odor, then most likely it is a serious disease.
Useful properties of sperm
Not all men, and even more so women know that the useful properties of sperm exist. So, the composition of the ejaculate contains nitrogen-containing substances. They are very useful. These are substances that are of great importance for improving the functioning of the brain, the functioning of the cardiovascular system, the regulation of weight and are completely irreplaceable during intense physical exertion. Among carbohydrates, fructose plays an important role, it is responsible for the activity of spermatozoa. It is this component that is the main source of energy.
Prostaglandins are biologically active substances, the main property of which is the stimulation of smooth muscles, the provision of protective action on the skin, as well as the mucous membrane. An equally important component is the enzyme. Seed fluid can quickly coagulate after an eruption, and its liquefaction occurs with the help of enzymes. They are extremely necessary for the body for many biochemical exchange reactions.
The third important component is hormones. They perform a number of basic functions. Hormones are not only responsible for regulating function, but also behave like natural antidepressants. Simply put, if you constantly use these hormones, people will always be in high spirits.
The fourth component is citric acid. Its presence affects the dilution of sperm, which is so important during fertilization. And finally, the fifth element is minerals. The seminal fluid contains sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium salts. The concentration of zinc in the semen is quite high, and it is an integral component for intellectual activity.
All of the above indicates that the sperm has a mass of useful properties.