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Is it normal to have granular sperm crystals?

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Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 06:23 AM

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  • Kristin Kristin

    Mar 31, 2026

    When a man ejaculates, some men will notice particles in the semen. We all know that semen is liquid, so why are there particles? Today I will give you a detailed introduction to the reasons why there are particles in semen and what to do. Will semen particles affect pregnancy?

    ? I believe that everyone is very concerned about this issue, so let’s take a look together.

    1. Why do semen have particles?

    Sperm originally exists in a liquid state in the reproductive system. When the semen is ejected from the male genital opening, it will immediately turn into a milky white or slightly yellow transparent jelly under the action of a protein substance metabolized by the seminal vesicles. This is what we usually see as semen.

    At this time, the sperm is "condensed" in the sperm and cannot move freely. After 5-30 minutes, with the participation of a hydrolytic enzyme secreted by the male prostate, it automatically changes from a jelly-like state to a thinner one, which means that the sperm liquefies.

    Normal sperm turns into thick small particles and can vaporize in 10-30 minutes. If it still does not liquefy and becomes jelly-like, it means the sperm does not liquefy. The key is that the lack of vaporization coefficient of male sperm is caused. For example, when the male prostate is inflamed, the metabolism of proteolytic enzymes is insufficient or destroyed, resulting in an imbalance of the enzyme system, which will lead to non-liquefaction of semen.

    2. Is it normal to have particles in semen?

    Whether the sperm is normal is not judged by particulate matter. It is mainly judged by the following aspects.

    Normally, the sperm density of freshly ejaculated semen is 2-6ml, which is sticky, milky white, and has a grayish consistency. After about 10-20 minutes, the consistency vaporizes and turns into a transparent, turbid, thin mucus.

    The smell of semen is caused by arginine metabolized by the male prostate in the semen. It has a unique fishy smell, much like the smell of chestnut flowers.

    Normal sperm survival rate should be above 70%, grade A and male sperm that move forward at a slightly slower speed (grade A and grade B)