Patient's question:
In February 2015, a thorough examination at a local hospital revealed that the semen was not liquefying. Is this condition treatable? How is it treated, and what precautions should be taken? I am 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 outside the body. Within a very short 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 liquefaction disorder. Generally, the common causes of semen liquefaction disorder 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.); or congenital defects of the prostate.