1, semen normal index
After having sex, men will end this sexual life by injecting semen, which is a unique substance for men. More specifically, semen is the main substance for male to bear offspring, and the quality of semen is the key factor affecting male fertility. The quality of male semen can still be judged by appearance and some viscosity, and semen is an important physiological feature of men.
Basic requirements for normal semen! Men can judge whether semen is normal or abnormal from the following four points:
(1), semen volume: normal volume should be greater than or equal to 2ml. If it exceeds 7ml, it is too much. At this time, not only the sperm density becomes low, but also it is easy to flow out of the female vagina, resulting in a decrease in the total number of sperm, which is more common in patients with seminal vesiculitis. If the total amount is less than 2ml, the amount of semen is less, and the amount below 1ml is too small, which is easy to cause infertility.
(2) Color: The normal color is grayish white or yellowish. If the semen appears milky white or yellow-green, it means that there is inflammation in the male reproductive tract or accessory gonad. If pink or red or red blood cells can be seen under the microscope, it is bloody semen, which is common in patients with accessory gonad and posterior urethral inflammation, and occasionally in patients with tuberculosis or tumor.
(3) Liquefaction time: After normal semen is injected, it will become gelatinous under the action of seminal vesicle coagulase, and after 15-30 minutes, it will become liquid under the action of prostatic liquefaction enzyme, which is called semen liquefaction. If the semen does not liquefy after 30 minutes, it is abnormal.
(4) Viscosity: When the liquefied semen is contacted with a glass rod, semen filaments will be formed after being gently lifted. If semen is normal, the length of semen silk should be less than 2 cm.
In addition, it is necessary to detect semen pH value, sperm motility and other indicators in order to get accurate results. If men find that the above four indicators are abnormal, they should go to the hospital for further tests.
2. Methods to improve sperm quality
1. Exercise more: Studies show that male obesity will lead to the increase of inguinal temperature, which will damage the growth of sperm and lead to infertility. Therefore, weight control within the standard range can improve the quality of sperm. However, the intensity of exercise should be moderate, and strenuous exercise, such as marathon and long-distance cycling, will still raise the temperature of testis and destroy the cool environment needed for sperm growth. Cycling also puts the fragile blood vessels in the testicular sac at risk. Therefore, it is recommended to wear padded shorts when riding a bicycle and choose a bicycle with good shock absorption function.
2, less sauna, steam bath: high-temperature steam bath directly hurts sperm, but also inhibits sperm production.
3. Quit smoking: The data shows that 44% people think that smoking is the most important factor for the decline of sperm count, so it is imperative to quit smoking.
4. Moderate drinking: Excessive drinking will lead to a decline in sperm quality, and men should strictly control alcohol intake.
5. Say no to anesthetics: anesthetics, drugs, etc. The damage to sperm is also great and will last for a long time.
6. Relaxation: Excessive mental stress also has a negative impact on sperm growth. Therefore, men should do something that can relax themselves, such as walking, taking a bath, and then enjoying sex.
7. Put your mobile phone in your upper pocket: Put your mobile phone in your trouser pocket, put your laptop on your knee, and wear tight pants, which will raise the temperature of your scrotum and hurt your sperm, so put your mobile phone in your upper pocket.
8, eat more green vegetables: green vegetables contain vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and other ingredients conducive to sperm growth. Nuts and fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and should be eaten more, which is beneficial to the growth of sperm cells.
9, often go to the outpatient physical examination: bacterial infection is also an important factor in male infertility, you should often go to the doctor to receive chlamydia and prostate-related examinations.
10, self-test: often use tools to test your semen.