Patient's question:
In February 2015, I had a thorough examination at a local hospital and was diagnosed with nonliquefying semen. Is this condition treatable? How is it treated, and what should be noted? I'm quite worried about this situation and want my condition to improve through treatment.Doctor's answer:
Hello, male semen is in a liquid state immediately after ejaculation. Within a short period of time, it solidifies into a gel-like or clotted state. After about 10 to 30 minutes, the semen liquefies into a watery liquid. If it remains in a gel-like state for less than 30 minutes, it indicates a pathological condition known as semen non-liquefaction. Generally, the common causes of semen non-liquefaction include seminal vesiculitis and prostatitis, which lead to insufficient secretion of fibrinolytic enzymes by the prostate; a lack of trace elements (such as magnesium, zinc, etc.); congenital defects of the prostate, and so on.