Semen and prostate fluid examination

semen test

The general trait test of the semen is to observe the color, transparency, viscosity and liquefaction time of the semen with the naked eye, and the amount of the semen is measured by the amount. The semen consists of sperm and seminal plasma, of which sperm accounts for 10% and the rest is seminal plasma. In addition to water, fructose, protein and fat, it also contains a variety of enzymes and inorganic salts, zinc. Semen examination is one of the most convenient laboratory examination methods for urology, male and reproductive departments, and it is also one of the important parameters that gynecology often refers to. Prostatic fluid is secreted by the prostate. Prostatic fluid is a thick, milky white translucent liquid. It is one of the components of semen. Regular prostate examination generally refers to the appearance of the prostate and microscopic examination. Basic Information Specialist classification: male examination check classification: semen and prostatic fluid examination Applicable gender: whether the male is fasting: not fasting Tips: Before leaving semen, the patient should stop sexual intercourse for 4 to 7 days. Testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylacetate, and nantrolone phenylpropionate could not be used 1 week before the test. Normal value The color is grayish white, and it is translucent milky white after liquefaction. For those who have not ejaculated for a long time, it can be pale yellow. The freshly discharged semen quickly solidifies into a gelatinous shape and then gradually turns into a flowing liquid. This period of time is called liquefaction time, and the semen is normally liquefied within 60 minutes. Clinical significance Abnormal result General examination of semen contributes to the diagnosis of male reproductive and reproductive diseases. 1. Color: bright red, light red, dark red or soy sauce-like color found in the prostate and seminal vesicles of tuberculosis, tumors, stones and inflammation. Yellow pus or brown pus is seen in prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis. The rice soup water sample is found in the congenital non-sperm sac or the seminal fluid outflow tube is blocked. 2. traits: The semen is thin and the viscosity is reduced, indicating that the sperm is too small or azoospermia. Semen does not liquefy, found in prostatitis. 3. Semen volume: too little (less than 2ml) or too much (more than 8ml) is also not conducive to fertility. Precautions Before inspection: Before leaving semen, the patient should stop sexual intercourse for 4 to 7 days. Testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylacetate, and nantrolone phenylpropionate could not be used 1 week before the test. When checking: It is better to pick up the time in the morning. Wash the hands and genitals, especially the glans with warm water before collecting the essence. The ejaculation can be caused by masturbation or electric massage ejaculation. Not suitable for the crowd: no. Inspection process The subjects collected a small amount of semen and sent it to the hospital to measure the appearance, amount, degree of liquefaction, sperm survival rate, morphology, etc. of the semen. Not suitable for the crowd The people who need to be tested have infertility, seminal vesicle pain, blood essence, and less sperm. Those without examination indications should not be tested. Adverse reactions and risks This check is generally not harmful.

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