Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to ask if infertility due to semen not liquefying can still lead to fertility. In the past three months, my wife and I have had sex without using a condom, but she hasn't been able to get pregnant. I used to have the habit of masturbation and it was quite frequent. Now, the duration of my sexual activity is not long, and my semen is in a jelly-like state—is this because it doesn't liquefy? Can infertility due to semen not liquefying still lead to fertility?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Regarding the question of whether infertility can occur due to semen not liquefying, semen liquefaction failure is caused by a lack of secretion or damage of proteolytic enzymes, leading to the loss of control of the enzyme system. This results in some patients' semen remaining non-liquefied for a long time after being placed, or incomplete liquefaction with excessively high viscosity. Semen liquefaction failure often manifests as clumpy sperm, similar to jelly used in daily life. Once this condition occurs, it should be taken seriously. Generally, this situation does not heal on its own. Doctors indicate that this condition is commonly associated with prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis. The above information addresses the question of whether infertility can occur due to semen not liquefying, and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you.