Patient's question:
Married for three years, no children, want to have a baby. Went to the hospital before the New Year for a semen analysis. The liquefaction was relatively slow, taking about nearly an hour to liquefy. The sperm motility and vitality were not a problem, and the density was also fine. So, I want to ask how to treat semen that doesn't liquefy?Doctor's answer:
(1) Supplementing with zinc and magnesium microelements can improve sperm liquefaction. Adult men require 15 milligrams of zinc per day, but since the amount absorbed is usually less than the supplement amount, it is best to supplement with more than 15 milligrams of zinc daily. Magnesium can enhance sperm vitality, so while supplementing with zinc, it is also important to pay attention to magnesium supplementation to achieve the goal of "dual action." Generally, zinc supplementation can be divided into two methods: one is oral zinc preparations, but excessive zinc intake can easily cause zinc poisoning, so it should be taken under the guidance of a doctor; the other is to consume zinc-rich foods, such as seafood, sesame, peanuts, apples, bananas, etc. Foods rich in magnesium include beans, kelp, and oats.(2) Similarly, dishes like "One-Pot Yam," "Goji Berry Lamb Kidney Congee," "Stir-fried Leeks with Walnut Kernels," and "Cordyceps Duck" can also improve symptoms of sperm liquefaction.