Patient's question:
I recently don't know what's going on, my lower body is very uncomfortable, and I'm not getting morning erections anymore. How can I determine if my sperm is normal?Doctor's answer:
According to the World Health Organization's guidelines, whether semen is normal or not, men can judge by the following four points:1. Semen volume: The normal volume should be more than or equal to 2 ml (milliliters). If it exceeds 7 ml, it is considered excessive. In this case, not only does sperm density decrease, but it is also prone to flowing out of the female vagina, leading to a reduction in total sperm count. This is common in patients with seminal vesiculitis. If the total volume is less than 2 ml, it is considered low semen volume, with 1 ml or less being too low, which can lead to infertility.
2. Color: The normal color is grayish-white or slightly yellowish. If the semen appears milky white or yellowish-green, it indicates inflammation in the male reproductive tract or accessory glands. If it appears pink, red, or red blood cells are visible under a microscope, it is considered bloody semen, commonly seen in patients with inflammation of the accessory glands or posterior urethra, and occasionally in cases of tuberculosis or tumors.
3. Liquefaction time: After ejaculation, normal semen becomes gelatinous due to the action of seminal vesicle coagulase, and then, within 15–30 minutes, it turns into a liquid under the action of prostatic liquefying enzymes, a process called semen liquefaction. If the semen does not liquefy within 30 minutes after ejaculation, it is considered abnormal.
4. Viscosity: Using a glass rod to touch liquefied semen and gently lifting it will form semen threads. If the semen is normal, the length of the semen threads should be less than 2 centimeters.
The above content is an introduction to how to determine whether a man's sperm is normal. We hope it is helpful to you. Experts remind: Additionally, you can judge based on the sperm's pH level, concentration, etc. The best way to prove that your sperm is normal is to undergo a detailed examination at the hospital, so you can correctly understand your sperm.