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What is the composition of semen?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 06/18/2024

Sperm is formed from different secretions produced by the glands of the male genital tract. There are two types of components in semen:

  • Seminal plasma: is the liquid phase of semen and is composed of secretions from the seminal vesicles, prostate, epididymis, vas deferens and adnexal glands.
  • Cellular: spermatozoa are the spermatozoa and account for about 10% of the seminal content.
 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.