Sperm as a jelly appears in men in rare cases. The seminal fluid of a man in a normal state is similar to a liquid jelly. If after ejaculation it is dense, then it is necessary to find out the causes of the problem. Single allocation of such a liquid is not a pathology. The problem is talked about when it appears systematically. To find out why this happened, a man should consult a doctor. The specialist will be able to determine the cause and prescribe the necessary treatment.
Etiology of the ejaculate
The seminal fluid consists of sex cells and a special solution. In the formation of spermatozoa involved testicles. The solution is produced in the prostate gland. The secret of sperm contains various acids and proteins. The protein affects the viscosity of the sperm.
A healthy seed fluid has a white or yellowish color. The smell is weak, like chlorine. The taste of sperm depends on the patient's eating preferences. If these characteristics of the seminal fluid change, it is necessary to identify the disease.
Normal seed fluid changes its viscosity under different conditions. In the testes is liquid sperm. This allows the fluid to quickly leave the male reproductive system. If you get into the vagina, the seminal fluid thickens. This is necessary to preserve a large number of spermatozoa before entering the body of the uterus. When the sex cells of the uterus pass, the sperm becomes liquid. This structure allows the sex cells to move quickly through the fallopian tubes. If the sperm in the uterus does not liquefy, the spermatozoa can not reach the ovum. Fertilization does not occur.
The volume of ejaculate in men depends on the stability of sexual activity. If the sexual contacts are irregular, then the volume of sperm can reach 7-10 ml. With a constant sexual life, the ejaculate volume is 4-6 ml.
Causes of pathology
Jelly semen is formed under the influence of a variety of factors. Causes of thickening of sperm can become such pathologies, as:
- Inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- Abuse of alcohol-containing drinks;
- Low consumption of clean water;
- Excessive consumption of protein products.
A frequent cause of a jelly-like condition is inflammation in the urogenital system. Inflammation causes a change in secretion of semen and germ cells. With ejaculation, sperm does not dilute, its volume decreases. The jelly-like liquid gives the patient discomfort. The patient may experience painful sensations during sexual contact.
Alcohol-containing beverages affect the composition of semen. Ejaculate becomes jelly-like if spermatozoa perish or stick together. The process of drinking alcohol is aggravated. This is due to the increased sensitivity of germ cells to alcohol.
The secret is a significant amount of water. If the use of water per day is insufficient, then the seminal fluid acquires the consistency of jelly. The process can be corrected by normalizing the drinking regime.
Protein products affect the viscosity of the liquid. Sperm, similar to jelly, often appears in men, sitting on a protein diet. This modification is not a pathology. After eliminating the protein food, the viscosity is restored.
Diagnosis of the
problem To determine the causes of jelly-like semen, it is necessary to diagnose. The main type of examination is spermogram. For the analysis, the patient needs special training. Doctors recommend observing such rules as:
- Refusal of alcohol-containing beverages;
- Compliance with the refusal of sex;
- Temperature mode.
Alcohol-containing beverages entail the death of germ cells. For 5-6 days before the examination a man should stop taking alcohol. During this period, the patient develops new spermatozoa that are suitable for study. Sexual peace allows you to accumulate the necessary volume of ejaculate. This will help to carefully study the viscosity of the sperm. A few days before the analysis, the patient should refrain from visiting saunas or baths. The temperature drops lead to the death of spermatozoa. The analysis will not be informative for specialists.
Correctly collected analysis is sent to the laboratory. Experts conduct a study of the secretion and the qualitative structure of spermatozoa. If the sperm, similar to jelly, arose due to a change in the secretion, then the treatment is done without antibiotics. Recovery in these patients occurs quickly. If the cause of the thickening are abnormal spermatozoa, then the man needs to pass additional tests and undergo a hardware examination.
Ultrasonic diagnosis of pelvic organs is necessary to establish the reasons that attracted the thickening of sperm. The device allows you to carefully consider all organs and tissues. In the inflammatory process, the affected area will be thickened. On its surface will be swelling. If hormones become the cause, the patient's blood must be diagnosed. Specialists are studying the level of individual hormones.
Preventative measures
Sperm recovery can be done independently. To dilute the seminal fluid, the patient needs to increase the consumption of drinking water.
For a day a man should drink at least 2 liters of clean liquid. Tea and coffee are not taken into account.
If a man's ejaculate looks like jelly, he needs to control his food. The consumption of protein products must be reduced, the intake of parsley and spinach to increase. These plants help maintain the hormonal background of the male in normal, positively affect spermatogenesis.
Jelly sperm can also appear due to frequent visits to baths or saunas. It is recommended to reduce the thermal effect. In the morning, doctors advise taking a contrast shower no more than 10 minutes. This will allow the body to cheer up, spermatozoa do not die with such hardening.
The thickening of the ejaculate attracts infertility. If the patient has noted a change in the seminal fluid, he should visit a specialist. The urologist will prescribe the examination and select the necessary therapy.
