Why is semen texture different from person to person?

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Everyone has a different texture of semen. Through semen, we can detect men's health problems, so that we can take timely treatment. In addition, keeping semen healthy is also extremely important, as it can increase a woman's chances of successfully conceiving.

1. Why is the texture of semen different from person to person?

In fact, every man has a rather different texture of semen. This is due to the unique biology of each individual, which can largely determine the color, taste, and texture of semen.
Changes in the texture of semen can be caused by the following factors:
A person's physical activity habits Total amount of vitamins in the body, of which vitamins important for semen health are B12. Diet and lifestyle habits can significantly affect sperm quality and the natural texture of semen. Even negative habits in daily life in men can cause total testosterone levels in the body to drop.

2. What is healthy semen?

To know if your semen is healthy or not, you can observe some of the following characteristics of semen:
Semen has a slight alkaline smell, like chlorine or bleach smell Semen can consist of a variety of colors in each person, such as yellow, gray or white Healthy semen will have a jelly-like texture, have a certain consistency and tend to turn into a liquid like water after about 30 minutes ejaculate Usually has a slightly sweet taste If your semen has most of the above characteristics, you don't need to worry too much about the thick texture of semen.

3. The relationship between semen texture and male fertility

Thick texture of semen is usually due to a large number of abnormally shaped sperm or a higher than normal amount of sperm in the male body.
A woman's chances of getting pregnant are increased if the sperm concentration in men is high. In addition, the texture of dense semen also greatly affects a woman's ability to get pregnant. It can help increase your chances of getting pregnant because thick semen is less likely to leak out of the vagina than thin semen.

4. Does ejaculation affect semen texture?

Ejaculation can have some significant effects on the texture of semen in men, say researchers.
The texture of semen after ejaculation will from a warm solid state, then become thin and cool down when exposed to the outside environment for a few minutes. In addition, another factor that can also affect the consistency of semen is the frequency of ejaculation. This can reduce the amount of semen as well as sperm after each ejaculation in men.

5. Factors that can change the texture of semen

If the texture of your semen suddenly changes to a different state than normal, such as thicker and more lumpy, it can be caused by the following reasons:
5.1 The body is Dehydration Most of the semen in a man's body is made up of water. Therefore, when there is a lack of a large amount of fluid in the body, semen will be changed to a thicker than normal texture. In addition, dehydration can also throw off the pH balance in the body, where 7.4 is the normal pH level of a person. When the pH is not maintained at this level on a regular basis, it can change the inherent texture of semen, make them thick, and also cause some negative consequences for other functions of the semen. body.
To know if the body has signs of dehydration, you can observe some of the following symptoms:
The body is exhausted Dizziness Frequent thirst Confusion Increased frequency of urination Bloody stools or turns dark Dark urine

5.2 Hormonal imbalance Semen contains a number of hormones that have the ability to protect sperm when passing through a woman's vagina, and it also includes the hormone testosterone. Besides, the balance of hormones in the body is also related to many other factors, such as a person's diet, age and exercise habits.
Hormonal imbalance not only leads to many health consequences, especially in men, it can cause changes in the texture of semen or become irregular in shape. Here are the main symptoms of a hormone imbalance in the body, including:
Less interest in sex Having a hard time getting or keeping an erection during sex There are signs of hair loss in some areas of the body Feeling exhausted Unexplained weight loss Noticeable increase in body fat Significant muscle mass loss 5.3 Having an infectious disease Thickening of the semen can occur as a result of certain infections of the genital tract, especially bacterial infections. In fact, an infection can increase the number of white blood cells, but decrease the amount of semen produced, as well as the concentration of sperm in the semen and their shape.
According to a recent study, the bacteria that cause genital infections can cause sperm to be attacked by white blood cells. This leads to a change in the consistency of semen. In addition, the researchers added, bacterial infections also contribute to sperm adhesion. This is also the reason why your semen is thicker than usual.
When the body is infected, you will have the following noticeable symptoms:
A burning pain when urinating Difficulty urinating Bloody urine Swelling of the testicles Unusual clear or cloudy discharge

6. Under what circumstances do you need to see a doctor?

If you feel any signs of pain, fatigue or discomfort, accompanied by thick semen, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
If the cause of the change in semen texture is an infection, your doctor may recommend appropriate antibiotic treatment. On the other hand, if you experience other unusual symptoms besides thick semen, especially a high fever above 38 degrees Celsius, you need to go to the nearest medical facility immediately for timely diagnosis and treatment. .
In addition, other noticeable symptoms that can also affect the genitals, such as abnormal discharge, swelling of the testicles or pain when urinating, also need to be treated early because these can are symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

7. Some ways to help protect sperm health

Sperm count is closely related to your and your partner's ability to conceive. Therefore, in order to increase the chances of sperm meeting and implanting in a woman's egg, a "strong" amount of male sperm is needed.
Normally, in each milliliter (ml) of semen there will be about 40-300 million sperm. Sperm count in a man's body will be considered low if there are only about 10-20 million sperm in each ml of semen. However, 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen is still enough for a woman to successfully conceive if the sperm is healthy.
To improve sperm health and at the same time increase the success rate of conception, you can apply some of the following methods:
Control your weight at a reasonable level: overweight people should try to put on weight. their weight to a reasonable level to increase sperm count. Some evidence has shown that weight loss contributes to an increase in sperm count, concentration, volume, and motility. Increase exercise performance: an active and healthy lifestyle through regular exercise, such as lifting weights or jogging will not only help you improve your overall health, but also increase healthy sperm count. Extra vitamins: vitamins are good for sperm health, such as vitamins C, E, D and CoQ10. Some studies have shown that supplementing with 1,000 mg of vitamin C per day will help men increase sperm count and improve their motility. This also contributes to increased fertility rates for women. Limit the use of stimulants: people who regularly smoke, use alcohol and other stimulants can reduce sperm count and adversely affect overall sperm health. To improve this, you should try to limit their abuse as soon as possible. Basically, semen texture is often affected by a lot of different factors. In the case of sperm or male genitals with abnormal signs, you should see a doctor for examination and timely advice.
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Reference source: www.healthline.com