Patient's question:
I and my wife have been using condoms every time we have sex out of fear of pregnancy. Recently, after having sex, I noticed that the semen remained jelly-like and never liquefied. I want to know what's going on?Doctor's answer:
The main reasons for semen not liquefying are:1. Infection. Acute or chronic inflammation of the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate, among other reproductive tracts or gonads, can reduce sperm motility. The impact of infection on sperm vitality can be multifaceted.
2. Varicocele. Varicocele can lead to male infertility through various pathways, not only affecting sperm production but also reducing sperm vitality.
3. Abnormal semen liquefaction. Semen that does not liquefy or has high viscosity is one of the causes of male infertility, with a significant factor possibly being the impairment of sperm motility leading to infertility.
4. Chromosomal abnormalities. Abnormalities in autosomes and sex chromosomes not only affect sperm count but also impact sperm vitality and forward motility.
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