Patient's question:
Hello doctor, can you tell me the reasons for semen not liquefying? Since the doctor told me I have semen non-liquefaction, I've been very puzzled and don't know what to do. I occasionally drink and smoke, but it can't be this disease, can it? Can you tell me what the cause is? The reasons for semen not liquefyingDoctor's answer:
Hello, semen solidifies immediately after being expelled outside the body and then enters the liquefaction process. This process typically completes within 15 minutes. If the semen does not liquefy within 60 minutes, it should be considered abnormal. Therefore, it is recommended to observe and record the liquefaction status at 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes after ejaculation, noting the time required for liquefaction and whether it fully liquefies. Normal semen may contain non-liquefying gel-like particles, which appear to have no clinical significance. Prolonged liquefaction time, incomplete liquefaction, or failure to liquefy are usually associated with hypofunction of the prostate gland and a deficiency in proteolytic enzymes.Advice: Treatment methods vary depending on the underlying cause. It is recommended to visit a formal and professional infertility and sterility specialist hospital for targeted examinations under the guidance of experts to determine the cause and receive symptomatic treatment. Wishing you good health.