Difference between semen and sperm

Semen is a white-colored fluid, which comes out from the penis of men when it is discharged during sexual activity. At the same time, sperm are the reproductive cells of men, which are present inside the white fluid. Countless sperms are present inside the semen. These are just one component of semen. If the quality of the sperm is not good or the sperm count is low, then there can be a problem of infertility. Therefore, it is necessary to have healthy sperm to become parents.

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Seman is explained below in a sequential manner -

• Semen is a combined form of mature sperm and fluid produced in the prostate.
• Many elements including sugar, protein, some vitamins, and minerals are present in semen.
• Semen is a tailwind that helps the sperm to reach the egg for fertilization. Sperms just float in the air without the help of semen.
• Semen is produced under a long process. Normally, once a man ejaculates, on average, 1 tablespoon of semen comes out, but many things can also affect this quantity, such as smoking, poor diet, genetic and health problems, etc.
• If men are not erect for a few days, then the quantity of semen may be more during masturbation or sex. It is believed that men produce the most semen around the age of 30.

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It has become clear that there are sperms inside the semen itself, which cannot be seen. More information about sperm is given below -

• Sperm can be seen only with a microscope.
• On average, sperm is 4.3 micrometers (microns) long and 2.9 microns wide.
• Sperm count can range from 15 million to more than 200 million per milliliter of semen, this is considered a normal sperm count.
• From reproductive system problems and medical problems to lifestyle can affect the quality and quantity of sperm.
• Sperm can survive in the female body for about 5 days. Whereas, in the outside environment, they die within a few minutes.
• The whole process of sperm formation takes about 74 days, but even after the male ejaculates, some amount of sperm remains inside the body. Sperm quality and motility can decline with age, especially after the age of 50.

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There is a lot of difference between semen and sperm. Of course, there is only one way to get out of the body of both men. Both are related to each other but still, the work of both is different. While the semen works to carry the sperm to the egg, the sperm plays an important role in the development of the embryo. Sperm cannot reach the egg without the help of semen. If the sperm count is in the millions, then it is a normal condition. At the same time, it is normal to have semen as much as one tablespoon. Semen can be easily seen in a white-colored liquid, whereas it is not possible to see sperm without the help of a microscope.

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