'Water-test': a simple method to assess sperm-membrane integrityA M Lomeo et al. Int J Androl. 1991 Aug. Show
AbstractThe functional integrity of the membrane of sperm from semen samples collected from 10 fertile men (Group A) and from 50 infertile men (Group B) was assessed by studying the swelling reaction of sperm when suspended in a medium of distilled water ('Water-test'). The results were correlated with routine semen-analysis and with the results of Eosin-Y staining. The mean values for the 'Water-test' were significantly different (P less than 0.01) between Groups A and B (84.8 +/- 3.5 versus 70.9 +/- 13.3, respectively). No significant correlations were observed in either Group A or B, between values for the 'Water-test' and values for the sperm count, the percentage of sperm with normal morphology and the percentage of motile sperm. There was a good correlation in both Group A (r = 0.86, P less than 0.01) and Group B (r = 0.92, P less than 0.01) between values for the 'Water-test' and those for the Eosin-Y test. These results indicate that the 'Water-test' is a simple and reliable test for evaluating sperm membrane integrity. Similar articles
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What happens if you put sperm in water?They die as they dry out, so it depends on how quickly they dry. They also are killed by fresh(tap) water due to osmotic shock(they "explode"). Soap and detergents such as those used for laundering and hand washing also kill them, as these substances strip off the cell membrane("skin") of the sperm.
Why does sperm clump in water?When you ejaculate, everything gets kind of mixed together the best it can, but once water enters the picture the polar proteins mix well with water, so they get washed away easily by it. This leaves you with the non-polar ones, and the glue-like mess you described.
How can I know if my sperm is healthy?A healthy sperm count is about 15 million or more for every milliliter (mL) of semen. The more you have, the more likely one of them will make it through the female reproductive system to an egg. Movement (motility). Not every sperm moves effectively or even at all, but this is normal.
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