Studies of Spermatocele Fluid: A Method of Determining the Source of the Constituents of Semen

Abstract

Spermatocele fluid which does not contain the secretions of the accessory glands from a 52 yr. old patient was analyzed in order to determine the source of the different constituents of human semen. The fluid was clear, not viscid and contained 26,240,000 sperm cells per cc; of these 40% gave evidence of immaturity. From the analysis it was concluded that the larger part of ejaculated semen as well as its high alkalinity, colloidal and viscid nature originate from the accessory glands. Secretions of the accessory glands also provide the medium for completion of the maturation of the sperm cells.