Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know what's wrong, but I've been feeling extremely uncomfortable down there, and I'm also not experiencing morning erections anymore. How can I check my sperm through my own means?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the quality of sperm can generally be judged by factors such as the color, quantity, liquefaction time, and viscosity of the sperm. Specifically, the following points apply:1. Color of Sperm: The color of normal, healthy male sperm is grayish-white or slightly yellowish. If the color appears milky white or yellowish-green, it may indicate the presence of inflammation. If the sperm is pink or red, it is considered bloody semen, which is often seen in inflammation of the accessory glands or the posterior urethra.
2. Quantity of Sperm: The normal quantity of sperm in a male should be more than or equal to 2 ml. If the sperm count is less than 2 ml, it is diagnosed as oligospermia, which can easily affect male fertility.
3. Liquefaction Time of Sperm: After ejaculation, normal male sperm becomes gel-like due to the action of seminal vesicle coagulating enzymes. Within 5–30 minutes, it will turn into a liquid under the effect of prostatic liquefying enzymes, a process called sperm liquefaction. If the semen does not liquefy within 30 minutes after ejaculation, this is considered abnormal.
4. Viscosity of Sperm: If a glass rod touches liquefied semen and is gently lifted, it will form sperm threads. If the semen is normal, the length of the sperm threads should be less than 2 cm.