Are sperm and semen the same thing ?

Read this interesting article by IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World to know about the difference between sperm and semen.

Difference between sperm and semen ?

Did you know that ejaculating semen does not mean it has sperm in it? Yes, you read it right! Sperm and semen are commonly considered to be the same but are actually two different things. Highly experienced IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World share valuable information on how they are different through this interesting blog. Read the article and gain insights on this very common misconception.
Before we know about their difference, it is important to know what they are. Most people are not aware of them or their purpose. At Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad, we believe that being aware about everything is key. In fact, being aware is the first step towards any treatment. That is why, we ensure our patients are informed first.

What is Sperm ?

“Sperm is a tiny cell or gamete with a head and tail. This cell is a part of the semen – the substance that is released by the male reproductive organ. This tadpole like cell is responsible for swimming up the uterus to the fallopian tubes where it meets an egg for fertilisation,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, Director and Founder of Gunjan IVF World – the leading IVF center in Ghaziabad. Dr. Gunjan is a well-known IVF specialist Ghaziabad and leads a team of experienced doctors comprising Dr. Garima Sharma, Dr. Aastha Raheja, Dr. Anshu Dhar, Dr. Meenakshi Arya and support staff. This IVF clinic in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad also has three state-of-the-art clinics in Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida. “You would be surprised to know that one sperm carries 23 chromosomes, which integrates with the other 23 chromosomes found in an egg to form a baby. Though sperm has a tail like a
tadpole but it needs help to swim through the uterus to reach the egg,” added Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge at Gunjan IVF World – a renowned IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

What is Semen ?

Semen is that fluid that helps sperm swim through to its destination. So, semen is an organic fluid that helps to transport sperm from the male reproductive tract to the reproductive tract of a woman. “Semen is believed to possess all the necessary chemicals that are required by a sperm cell. It is a combination of mature sperm and fluids from prostate, seminal vesicles and bulbourethral gland. Besides these, semen contains sugar, proteins and some minerals and vitamins,” commented Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant at the best IVF centre in Indirapuram – Gunjan IVF World, who else!

It is interesting to know where semen is produced in the male human body. The following are the places where semen is formed.

• Testicles: These are two small organs located inside the scrotum which make sperm and testosterone
• Epididymis: It is the long tube that is located near both the testicles. This tube is responsible for transporting sperm from testicles to the vas deferens
• Vas deferens: The connection between the epididymis and the urethra is known as the vas deferens. It is where sperm is stored and also the tube that carries sperm out of the scrotum
• Seminal vesicles: These are the sac-like glands that are found behind the bladder and are responsible for producing seminal fluid
• Prostate: It is a gland that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and is responsible for secreting the alkaline fluid which forms a part of the semen

“Sperm production is an ongoing process. It takes approximately 74 days for new sperm to be produced i.e. the journey from small cell to mature sperm,” said Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant and a renowned IVF specialist at Gunjan IVF World – the best known IVF center in Delhi.

“A common question that our patients ask us often is does a man ever stop producing sperm? Well, the answer to that is no. A man continues to produce sperm throughout his life time, unlike a woman, who faces menopause. But, you also need to know that with growing age, the quality and motility of sperm decline, especially after the age of 50 years. So, if you are planning to delay fatherhood for any particular reason, keep your options preserved. You can consider sperm freezing as an option. Let us talk about that in another article,” concluded Dr. Gunjan Gupta, a well-known IVF specialist of the best IVF center in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World.

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