Semen clumping: causes and reasonable treatment

Semen clumping is a common gynecological disease in men. This disease not only reflects the reproductive health of men. It also affects a man's quality of life and fertility. However, this is not an incurable disease and is not life-threatening. You can completely prevent and overcome this situation. So what is clumped semen? What is the cause and treatment of this condition? Let's explore this topic with SignsSymptomsList in the article below. 

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• What is semen clumping?
• What causes semen to clump?
• Is semen clot dangerous?
• Treatment of sperm clots

What is semen clumping?

Semen is a slightly viscous liquid containing numerous sperms. Sperm are produced in the testicles. Their main function is to fertilize eggs.

Semen clumping is the phenomenon of semen clumping into many small, sedimentary clumps. This clumping phenomenon is often accompanied by an abnormal color of semen. The smell of clumped semen may also be unusual. For example, there is a fishy or foul smell.

Normal semen color ranges from clear white to milky or slightly yellowish. And especially they have a characteristic viscous form. If you ejaculate outside, the semen will be liquefied after about 15-30 minutes when in the air. If it cannot be liquefied, this phenomenon is called frozen semen.

The reason for talking about this problem is because condensed semen is easily confused with clumped semen . Some of the characteristic features of a clumping condition are:

• Semen appears many white particles, as small as rice grains, smooth squeeze.
• Semen has a normal consistency.
• Sperm motility is reduced or even dead sperm are present.
• There is still desire and excitement during sex.

With the naked eye, you can notice some types of clumped sperm as follows:

• Sperm clumps like jelly.
• Yellow clumps of sperm.
• Sperm lumps brown.
• Sperm clumps like a grain of rice.

Clumping semen is the appearance of many small, white particles

What causes semen to clump?

Irregular ejaculation

If your semen appears as small lumps after a period of not ejaculating, this may be the cause. This physiological phenomenon is common in people who ejaculate for the first time. However, semen will return to normal after a few consecutive ejaculations.

Dehydration and dieting

Diet can also affect the color, smell, and consistency of semen. A healthy diet will help boost sperm health and vice versa.

Semen is made up of many components. In which, water is the component that accounts for a high proportion. When the body is dehydrated, it also contributes to the clumping of semen. 

Low testosterone levels

Low testosterone levels in the body can cause male hypogonadism. This is another cause of clumped semen .

Symptoms associated with male hypogonadism include:

• Fatigue, decreased sex drive.
• Difficulty maintaining an erection.
• Or mood swings.
• Loss of muscle mass and hair loss.

If you notice these symptoms, you should see your doctor for examination and treatment as soon as possible.

Infection

An infection in the genitals can also cause semen to clot . Because when sperm are guided through these diseased organs, they can die. From there, the spermatozoa accumulates and causes inflammation or a chemical reaction, forming small, smooth lumps.

Diseases that cause inflammation in the genital tract are usually STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). STDs are common in young and sexually active men. In addition, prostate enlargement can also cause epididymitis.

Due to the environment

If the ambient temperature is high, the body temperature will increase. This causes the testicles to heat up. High temperature changes the semen environment. Substances in semen combine to form small particles called sperm clumps.

Due to lifestyle and habits

Research shows that the phenomenon of semen clumping can be caused by a number of lifestyle and habits causes such as:

• Abuse masturbation
• Unhealthy diet.
• Prolonged stress and anxiety.

Is semen clot dangerous?

Clumped semen is not life-threatening but can lead to infertility. Because the clumping condition kills sperm when a man ejaculates outside. This interferes with the fertilization process.

Men in their 30s and older need to pay more attention to this phenomenon of clumped semen . Because at this age, testosterone levels start to decrease by 1% to 2% per year. This makes men less likely to have sex and more susceptible to some diseases that affect reproductive health. Such as weak sperm, malformed sperm, erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to monitor your own reproductive health so that you can visit a doctor as soon as there are abnormal signs.

Treatment of sperm clots

The doctor will base on the cause and severity of each person's disease to develop an appropriate treatment plan. The disease can be completely cured if men take the initiative to examine and treat it early. Some of the treatments are:

Drug treatment

In case the cause is caused by inflammatory or infectious diseases, the doctor will prescribe drug treatment. The goal is to remove pathogens and heal lesions.

The most commonly used drugs are:

• Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Antibiotics.

In addition, the doctor may prescribe some other drugs that balance and stabilize hormones. This helps to improve clumping.

Men can also use more Oriental medicine after the course of Western medicine. To quickly restore health, tonic kidney, yang, enhance male physiological function.

However, you should consult your doctor before taking the medicine. It is still better to use the medicine that has been prescribed for you by your doctor.

Treatment of clotted semen can be by using medicine

Treatment at home

In addition to using the correct medication, your doctor may also recommend home treatments. These methods help support treatment and improve quality of life.

Healthy diet

You should develop a diet supplemented with nutrients specifically for sperm and male reproductive health. Eg:

• Sprouts (beans): contain a lot of zinc, vitamin C and antioxidants. These substances help sperm not to clot, increase fertility.
• Honey: If you regularly use 2 tablespoons of honey before sleeping, it will help keep sperm healthy.
• Seafood: clams, oysters, oysters ... contain a large amount of zinc and abundant amino acids to help increase testosterone. This promotes sperm production.
• Blueberries: Quercetin found in blueberries increases sperm motility and quality.

You should add foods rich in zinc and selenium like oysters to improve sperm quality

Healthy sexual activity

Men's sexual activity can be maintained until the age of 70 - 80 if they are active in science. Research shows that "sex" should be done 3 times a week is reasonable. At the same time, men should practice regular ejaculation habits, moderate sex and limit damage to the genitals.

Healthy lifestyle

Men should spend 30 minutes a day exercising. This is a useful method to help improve sperm quality.

At the same time, going to bed early and getting enough sleep will help increase the amount of healthy sperm. On the other hand, it is necessary to give up habits such as smoking, using stimulants and alcohol to have good reproductive health.

In addition, a healthy lifestyle also means knowing how to manage stress, finding ways to handle anger and sadness to help maintain sperm health.

Surgery

In some cases, surgery may be indicated. For example, blockage of the vas deferens.

A double vasectomy is invasive and can have complications that affect your ability to conceive.

Another method is to re-catheterize the vas deferens with a balloon insert through the rectum or an intravenous line. This method is less invasive and preserves the structure of the vas deferens. But this method is still under research.

Semen clumping not only affects the physiological health of men, but also reduces the ability to conceive. Symptoms of the disease can be confused with the condition of frozen semen. Therefore, when detecting abnormalities, you should quickly see a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment.