LIQUEFACTION

Description

  • 15-20 minutes

Clinical significance

  • The semen should initially be thick and then liquefy within 15 to 20 minutes. If this does not occur it can impede sperm movement
  • A liquefaction time of less than 20 minutes won’t have a significant impact on fertility. However, a longer liquefaction time (> 30 minutes) impairs the ability of sperms to reach the egg
  • If the liquefaction time is over 60 minutes, the sperm may get trapped in the semen, and make it unable to jump to the cervix

When to get tested

  • A semen analysis is done when infertility (pregnancy fails to occur within one year of regular unprotected intercourse) is suspected

Elevated level

  • Infection
  • Dehydration
  • Prostatic dysfunction

Decreased level

  • A liquefaction time of less than 20 minutes won’t have a significant impact on fertility. 

Profile

Semen Analysis

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