Patient's question:
Does semen dissolve in water? First follow-up question: Why does my semen appear as several small white clumps in water? Second follow-up question: It did not liquefy the next day either. Third follow-up question: I may have prostatitis. Which type of hospital and department should I visit?Doctor's answer:
Certainly: It dissolves in water, it is a mixture of prostatic fluid and sperm, and it liquefies after being expelled from the body. Your question lacks substantial meaning. The results of a semen analysis are the primary basis for assessing male fertility. Since sperm are extremely sensitive to environmental temperature and atmospheric chemicals, any slight discomfort can cause changes in sperm vitality and morphology, or even lead to sperm death, resulting in misdiagnosis. To ensure the quality of a semen analysis, the examinee must prepare adequately:1. To collect sufficient and standard semen, the examinee should refrain from ejaculation for the five days prior to collection;
2. Condoms should not be used to collect semen, as they contain talcum powder or spermicidal agents, which can reduce sperm vitality or cause death;
3. Under the guidance of a doctor, semen should be collected through masturbation or by collecting it into a clean, pre-prepared container during sexual intercourse, and sent for examination within the latest one hour. Prolonged delay will cause the semen to acidify on its own, especially in hot temperatures. In acidic semen, sperm activity and metabolism decline sharply, leading to misdiagnosis;
4. The glass bottle and lid used to hold semen must be thoroughly cleaned in advance. It is best to rinse them with distilled water multiple times after washing to prevent the residual acidity or alkalinity of tap water. Then, they should be dried to avoid the remaining moisture affecting the pH and concentration, which may alter sperm vitality or morphology;
5. The bottle containing semen should be tightly sealed and placed in a pocket of close-fitting underwear to ensure the sperm remain at the optimal temperature. Otherwise, excessively high or low temperatures can not only affect sperm vitality but even lead to the death of a large number of sperm.