What is sperms made out of?
Semen contains lubricant, fructose (sugar) and sperm. Sperm is a
single cell reproductive organism made in a gland in the testicles,
it contains 1/2 of the chromosomes needed to produce a baby of the
same species.
Gland ----------------------------- Percentage of ejaculate
A) Testicles and epididymis ------------------- 5%
B) Seminal vesicles ----------------------------- 46% - 80%
C) Prostate gland -------------------------------- 13% - 33%
D) Cowper's gland and urethral glands ------- 2% - 5%
A) Sperm develops and matures here, a 60 to 70 day process. The
fluid produced by the testicles is high in testosterone and other
chemicals.
B) Over half of the ejaculate fluid is produced here - contains
fructose and clotting factor.
C) Several chemicals including PSA - to liquefy the clotted
semen, allows the sperm to swim to and fertilize the egg in the
woman's fallopian tubes.
D) These glands produce lubricate for the urethra and may
neutralize any trace of urine.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the average
amount of semen per ejaculation is 2ml. - 5ml. Less than 1.5ml
(hypospermia) or more than 5.5ml (hyperspermia) are considered
abnormal. Although low volumes sometimes occur with frequent
ejaculation and high volumes are common during long periods of
abstinence. A 'normal' sperm count per ejaculation is 40
million/2ml. semen.
A healthy lifestyle, with a good diet, exercise and stress
reduction will help increase the health of sperm and fertility.
Stop smoking, use of illegal drugs and alcohol use, as they play
a roll in low sperm count and unhealthy sperm. Sexually transmitted
diseases can be avoided by using condoms and limiting your number
of sex partners.
Bike riding on a standard bike seat, hot tub use and "tighty -
whiteys" are all contributors to low sperm count by increasing the
temperature or reducing circulation to the area.
Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals by wearing protective
clothing. Employers have a a moral and legal responsibility to
provide information on health risks and to provide any and all
equipment, to ensure a safe, healthy environment.