A member asked:
What causes stringy sperm?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Scott Roseffanswered
Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Stringy semen: Stringy semen is normal. Hope this helps.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
If my husband's sperm is think and foamy, could that mean he is having too much sex? What could be the cause of this. Trying make sure he is alright and rule out infidelity?
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Thick and foamy sperm (how you can tell, I'm not sure), is not indicative of extramarital intercourse. You and your husband need to have an honest rel... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What causes sperm hyperviscosity?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unclear question: I am not aware of a medical entity called sperm hyper-viscosity. Serum hyperviscosity is due to increased level of proteins, e.g., in multiple myelom... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Is exceed of masterbation cause in decrease in no. Of sperms?
Dr. Weber Chuanganswered
Urology 27 years experience
Yes, temporarily: Frequent ejaculation can decrease the density and volume of the ejaculate. To provide an accurate semen sample for testing, an abstinence period of 4... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Help please! could diabetes cause low sperm?
Dr. Melissa Yatesanswered
Gynecology 20 years experience
Sperm count: Diabetes can cause a low sperm count - it would be important to get a semen analysis and possibly have the lab look for retrograde ejaculation. This ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What causes the sperm not to meet up with the egg?
Dr. Seth Dermananswered
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 35 years experience
Lots of things: There could be a blockage of the tube. The egg or sperm could be abnormal, just to name the most common causes. At 46, it is most likley the egg.
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