Yes, prostatic fluid forms part of the seminal fluid that is expelled during ejaculation and is essential for the survival and mobility of spermatozoa during their journey to the egg. If there is an infection and/or inflammation of the prostate, the seminal fluid may not contain the necessary prostatic component and therefore natural conception may be complicated. Also, the presence of micro-organisms can affect the quality of the spermatozoa.
Read the full article on: Sperm Infections: orchitis, epididymitis and prostatitis ( 51).
Sara Salgado
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Master's Degree in Human Assisted Reproduction from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Certificate of University Expert in Genetic Diagnosis Techniques from the University of Valencia (UV).
