Incomplete liquefaction of semen may be caused by a lack of prostate enzymes. Liquefaction is the process by which semen becomes less viscous, i.e., it becomes more liquid in appearance. Liquefaction usually occurs after about 15-20 minutes.
An altered value of seminal liquefaction can affect the motility and concentration of spermatozoa, providing altered semen analysis results. Therefore, this alteration can cause problems in achieving pregnancy naturally.
Read the full article on: Sperm Test Results Explained – Interpretation & Normal Values ( 43).
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
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