Clumps in the sperm are not always a cause for excitement. Many young people note the appearance of small lumps in the ejaculate. This phenomenon can occur in one case of ten sexual contacts. To find out the nature of the appearance of lumps, a man should seek advice from a specialist. The doctor will help to find out the etiology of the problem and will select the necessary treatment.
Some patients do not seek medical help, since they do not experience discomfort during ejaculation. This is a mistake. Some types of clots serve as a signal for the presence of a pathological process in the genitourinary system. If treatment is not prescribed in a timely manner, then the risk of complications increases. They can lead a man to infertility.
Composition of the ejaculate
To know the cause of the clots in the semen, you need to know its composition. Sperm consists of secretion and sperm. The secret has a certain viscosity. It depends on the amount of peptides. The viscosity of sperm varies depending on the environment. In the testes, the sperm has a liquid structure. If you get into the vagina, the seminal fluid becomes jelly-like. This property helps the sperm not to flow out of the vagina and pass the sperm into the body of the uterus. When the liquid passes into the uterus, it liquefies. In liquid sperm, the germ cells are easier to move to the egg. The secret of seminal fluid is produced in the prostate gland of a man. If there are any pathologies in the gland, the secret changes its properties.
Spermatozoa are the main factor of positive conception. Sex cells are produced in the testicles. Spermatozoa have a head and a tail that helps them move. For conception, the cells have value, which move rectilinearly and have a normal structure. If in the testicles there is a pathological change, the spermatozoa mutate, lose mobility and the ability to fertilize.
Types of lumps in seminal fluid
Clumps in the ejaculate can have a different shape and composition. Specialists distinguish two types of inclusions:
- Physiological lumps;
- Pathological clots.
Physiological lumps are small transparent clots that have a jelly-like structure. They are formed in semen due to the uneven distribution of peptides. If several peptides are not separated by seminal vesicles, then they are glued together. Such clots have the shape of a rice seed.
Also in the seminal fluid there may be whitish inclusions, small in size. This type of lumps is formed due to the accumulation of several spermatozoa in a small volume of ejaculate. Such lumps are often found in men who have not had sexual intercourse for a long time. The secretion and thickening of the secretion takes place. Spermatozoa are preserved in the same amount.
Pathological clots can be of a diverse nature. Various pathogenic processes cause inflammation in the sex glands. Inflammation is accompanied by the appearance of purulent clots, which give the man discomfort. With ejaculation, the patient may experience acute pain. Such inclusions are yellow and have an unpleasant odor.
Under the influence of various causes, there may be a rupture of the walls of the vessels. At the same time, blood enters the sperm. The blood in the testes is folded due to the peptides of the liquid. When ejaculating, the patient marks the appearance of brown or red lumps or blood fibers.
Causes of Inclusions in the Seminal Fluid
There are many causes that affect the appearance of clots in the ejaculate. The main risk for sexual health is the following:
- Inflammatory processes in the urinary system;
- Injuries of the genital organs;
- Hormonal changes;
- Prolonged sexual rest.
Most inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system are accompanied by a change in the structure of the sperm. Inflammatory process in the prostate gland or testicles causes the appearance of clots.
Blood clots appear more often due to prostatitis. The disease is accompanied by an increase in the volume of the prostate gland due to the inflammatory process. In this case, the gland begins to press on adjacent organs and tissues. Under pressure, the vessels that feed the prostate are torn. The gland accumulates blood. She, along with the secret of sperm, enters the testes. Ejaculation is accompanied by the release of blood or brown lumps.
Inflammation in the urinary system is accompanied by a thickening of the walls of the urethral canal. The process also extends to the testes. At the same time in the testes there is a disruption of the work. Spermatozoa change their structure and structure. In a small volume of ejaculate, the accumulation of pathogenic and dead germ cells takes place. When semen appears small yellowish lumps.
Varicocele and testicular vesicles disrupt his work. Sex cells are produced in less quantity. The blood that accumulates in the scrotum can enter the secret through the seminiferous tubules. There is a pathological change in sperm.
Trauma of the genital organs leads to rupture of the vessels and the squeezing of the walls of the internal organs. In case of trauma, blood may accumulate in the scrotum or inflammation may occur. With both pathologies, clots in the seminal fluid may appear.
Hormonal background is important in spermatogenesis. For the normal formation of ejaculate, a hormone is required - testosterone. The hormone is produced in the prostate gland of a man. If the level of the hormone in the patient's blood drops, the viscosity of the secretion changes. It becomes more liquid and does not get jelly. At sexual contact, such sperm can not keep in the vagina. It also does not have the function of conception.
Prolonged sexual rest may occur in the life of every man. The problem of lack of sexuality affects the composition of the semen. The semen becomes thick, a large number of transparent clots appear in it. If a man restores sexual activity, ejaculate becomes more fluid, clots disappear.
When a doctor needs
A change in sperm structure is not always pathological. In many cases, this is due to sexual rest. It is not necessary to sound an alarm if clots appear one-time. If the appearance of inclusions becomes permanent, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Specialists also note the dependence of the formation of clots on the age of a person. Transparent beads in semen are considered the norm in men from 25 to 45 years. If such clots appear in the sperm of older men, then a specialist consultation is necessary.
The formation of clots in the semen is accompanied by the appearance of a variety of symptoms. Pathological abnormalities are accompanied by the following manifestations:
- Obstruction of urination;
- Painful sensations in ejaculation;
- Body temperature rise.
Under the influence of various pathologies in a man, the process of emptying the bladder may become more frequent. Urine may be drip or intermittent. The patient begins to visit the toilet frequently. Due to frequent night visits to the toilet the man becomes irritable, tired, apathetic.
Some forms of clots when penetrating the vas deferens cause pain in the patient. Pain causes a man a negative feeling. The patient begins to avoid sexual contact, which worsens the pathology.
Severe inflammatory diseases are accompanied by a general decrease in immunity. The patient's health deteriorates, body temperature rises. In some cases, the temperature is accompanied by the emergence of diarrheal phenomena. The patient may be suffering from nausea or diarrhea.
It is also necessary to consult a doctor if the color of the clots changes or if an unpleasant smell appears. Often the cause of the process is purulent infection of the prostate gland. In this case, treatment should be administered immediately.
Diagnosis of the
problem To identify the cause of inclusions in the sperm, the patient needs to visit a specialist. The doctor prescribes the following types of examinations:
- General blood test;
- Measurement of the hormonal background;
- Spermogram;
- Hardware inspection.
A general blood test should be performed to identify inflammation in the body. When the pathological process in the patient's blood, the level of leukocytes rises. These cells perform a protective function in the body. When the pathogenic microorganisms enter the bloodstream, they are attacked by leukocytes. The cell envelops the pathogenic organism and removes it through the kidneys. If there is inflammation in the body, activation of leukocyte production takes place. Their number increases dramatically.
The hormonal background should be constant. If the level of any hormone changes, the background and the genital organs fail. Hormones should be taken to an empty stomach after a week of sexual rest.
Spermogram is an important analysis in identifying the cause of clot formation. For analysis, you need to take a fresh ejaculate, which was collected no later than 20 minutes before the study. A small part of the sperm is placed on a special glass, which is divided into 9 squares. Under the microscope, the number of mobile and immobile spermatozoa is detected. Movable cells are divided into healthy and abnormal. The secret of seminal fluid is considered separately. It is necessary to determine the pH and viscosity.
To the spermogram, the patient must be prepared in advance. Specialists recommend avoiding sexual intercourse for 5-7 days. This will help to establish the viability of germ cells correctly. A man should stop taking medication at least two days before the test. In some cases, the cancellation of drugs should be performed by the attending physician. For 2-3 days, you must stop taking alcohol. Spermatozoons are very sensitive to alcoholic beverages. Alcohol causes their death. If these rules are not met, then the spermogram is considered uninformative.
A hardware examination can identify an organ that is affected by inflammation. For this, ultrasound diagnosis or radiography is used. The ultrasound helps to establish, on what site of an organ the pathology has arisen.
Elimination of inclusions in the ejaculate
If the clots are pathological, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment. Therapy is performed by the following methods:
- Medication;
- Phytotherapy;
- Conservative methods.
The drug is medicated with antibiotic drugs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Medicines are prescribed strictly by a specialist.
Phytotherapy consists of taking vegetable decoctions or infusions. To restore the sperm is recommended to use a decoction of parsley. You can prepare it yourself. The liquefaction of the secretion of seminal fluid is facilitated by eating royal jelly or honey. The substance is rich in various vitamins and contains a large amount of zinc, necessary for the production of testosterone.
If a man has noticed a change in the structure of the ejaculate, he should seek advice from a specialist. Only the doctor will be able to tell why clots appeared in the semen.
