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Urology (Expert Forum)
jelly substance in male semen
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 13, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 13, 2004 12:00AM
The appearance of semen can vary depending on the person as well as the presence of other diseases (i.e. infection).
To further evaluate the semen sample, an analysis can be considered. I would also consider a urinalysis to evaluate for any genitourinary infection.
The standard semen analysis consists of the following:
* Measurement of semen volume and pH
* Microscopy for debris and agglutination
* Assessment of sperm concentration, motility, and morphology
* Sperm leukocyte count
* Search for immature germ cells.
This can be arranged with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
To further evaluate the semen sample, an analysis can be considered. I would also consider a urinalysis to evaluate for any genitourinary infection.
The standard semen analysis consists of the following:
* Measurement of semen volume and pH
* Microscopy for debris and agglutination
* Assessment of sperm concentration, motility, and morphology
* Sperm leukocyte count
* Search for immature germ cells.
This can be arranged with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments (1)
by noahzarc1, Mar 13, 2004 12:00AM
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by CCP50, Sep 03, 2009 03:52AM
A related discussion, producing little to no semen was started.
