Patient's question:
I conducted a thorough examination of my semen, and the examination revealed that my semen does not liquefy. What causes semen to fail to liquefy, and how does it affect fertility? How can it be treated?Doctor's answer:
1. Insufficient kidney yang, leading to cold coagulation of semen. Clinical manifestations: Semen does not liquefy, or liquefies incompletely, with clumps or jelly-like formations; a cool or cold sensation in the scrotum and testicles; soreness in the lower back and knees; aversion to cold and cold limbs. Tongue: pale with thin white coating; pulse: deep and slow, or deep and wiry, or fine and weak. Miscellaneous diseases: Tonify the kidney and yang, dispel cold, and warm and liquefy semen.2. Deficiency of kidney yang, leading to virtual fire refining semen. Clinical manifestations: Semen does not liquefy, slightly reduced semen volume, yellow and thick in color; increased libido with easy arousal and ejaculation; dizziness and tinnitus; neurasthenia, forgetfulness; dry mouth and dry eyes. Tongue: red with thin yellow coating or little coating; pulse: fine and rapid. Miscellaneous diseases: Nourish yin and clear heat, and liquefy semen.