Patient's question:
A few days ago, I heard a term at the hospital that said "semen does not liquefy." What does this mean? Can it be seen from the surface of the semen? We are trying to have a child, so we want to consult a doctor for help.Doctor's answer:
Ejaculate nonliquefaction: After normal semen is expelled from the body, under the effect of coagulating enzymes secreted by the seminal vesicles, it appears as a thick gelatinous state. Within 10 to >20 minutes after ejaculation, it becomes relatively thin due to the effect of fibrinolytic enzymes secreted by the prostate.Vaporization time: Less than 30 minutes.
Vaporization abnormality refers to the phenomenon where semen cannot be completely vaporized at least 30 minutes after ejaculation or begins to vaporize within an hour. This includes both nonliquefaction of semen and delayed vaporization of semen, which are commonly referred to as semen nonliquefaction.