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Urology (Expert Forum)
Semen after Vasectomy
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Semen after Vasectomy
by Marjorie__0, Jun 13, 1998 12:00AM
My husband and I are considering a vasectomy. Most things you read say the man's sexual function and semen remain unchanged following vasectomy, however we have come across two references that say a vasectomized man's semen gets progressively thicker over the years until it is the consistency of toothpaste. Is this so and why would that be? I don't think we would want to do it in that case. Thank you.
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Dear Marjorie
Thanks for your questions.
First of all I don’t think the references are valid. . Normal ejaculate volumes range between 2 and 5 cc’s. Sperm only represent a small fraction of the ejaculate. Seminal vesicles, cowpers glands and urethral glands all contribute to the ejaculate. These glands are not affected after a vasectomy. I am curious if your reference are from reputable sources.
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HFHS-M.D. MS
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