Analysis of secretory secretions of the prostate

The secretory fluid in the prostate gland appears as a result of the functional work of the prostate and is one of the constituent parts of the sperm. In the presence of a healthy secret, the male body is provided with reproductive high-quality activity, increased sperm capacity, therefore it is an extremely important secretion in males.

What is prostate secretory fluid analysis?

The secret of the prostate is a constituent of the ejaculate, about 1/4 of the volumetric mass. It is necessary in order to ensure the motor activity of the sperm. Also, the body retains the normal fertilizing ability of the cell only when the secretory fluid has a normal composition. This is the reason that during inflammation of the prostate gland, the reproductive capacity of the male is reduced.

The secret tends to consist of 96% hydrogen. The rest is filled with potassium, sodium, citrate salts, as well as bicarbonate, phosphates and numerous protein enzymes

The quantitative content of cholesteric crystals, lecithin grains determine the performance of the secretory fluid, this is the reason for their careful study when a man takes tests if he suspects reproductive impotence.

An important aspect is the presence of citric acids in the secretory fluid, because it tends to determine the acidity level in fluids of biological origin, as well as the level of zinc ions. In order to collect the analysis, you need a minimum of secretory fluid, literally one and a half to two milliliters. The quantity is sufficient for microscopic laboratory studies, thanks to which the picture of the disease is visualized immediately.

What is the purpose of analyzing the secret

Changes in the components of the secretory fluid give the doctor as soon as possible to determine the picture of the disease if it is associated with a malfunction of the urethra in the early stages, before the onset of discomfort.

An analysis of the secretory fluid of the prostate gland is taken when the diagnosis of such pathologies is required:

• male infertility - various types of this disease are distinguished, which are associated with an insufficient number of sperm cells, their shape and mobility. Mobility, in turn, is directly dependent on the constituent products of the prostate. When the amount of fluid in the prostate gland is disrupted, the sperm are deprived of the ability to move along the correct trajectory, therefore they move in a chaotic manner, not reaching the target, therefore, not fertilizing the uterus;
• prostate pathology - inflammation, cancer, infection of the urethra.

It is also important to know that the collection of tests is carried out during therapy in order to establish control over the effectiveness of the course that is being carried out.

The secret of the prostate gland is used in order to examine all the diagnoses listed above under a microscope. When medical examinations reveal an infection, a bacterial culture test is scheduled.

Indications for a secretory fluid test

Laboratory studies of the elements of the secret are prescribed by the attending physician in the event that a man finds a list of the following symptoms:

• painful sensations, as well as stabbing when a man empties his bladder. This is due to the fact that the inflammatory processes of the urea area are directly related to pressure on the prostate gland;
• uncomfortable, painful sensations of the perineal, groin areas;
• prolonged or systematic voiding of urine with low density of urine jets;
• yellowish discharge from urine passages;
• tendency to frequent urinary tract infections. With this symptom, examination of the prostate is vital;
• wilting libido, male impotence;
• the appearance of infertility. The analysis is carried out immediately, especially when the analysis for sperm culture did not confirm the cause of the pathology.

What are the contraindications for taking the test?

The secretory fluid examination system is absolutely painless, the examination is safe.

But it is worth knowing that there is a list of persistent medical restrictions that prevent you from passing the test:

• cracks in the anus - make the procedure extremely painful;
• increased body temperature - more than 38.3 degrees. In this case, the components of the secretory fluid are modified;
• inflammatory process in the body.Analyzes of the taken fluid can only confirm the picture of the disease, without specifying the general diagnosis;
• acute hemorrhoidal bumps - like the case with cracks, does not allow research due to painful sensations;
• prostate tuberculosis.

How a man should prepare for the study

Preparing for examination of the secretory fluid under a microscope is an important, but uncomplicated step. Ten hours before the scheduled analysis, you need to stop eating. But, since most of the tests are scheduled early in the morning, there will be no problem with this item.

Next, you must observe the following recommendations:

• in the morning on an empty stomach, cleanse the rectum with enema;
• before passing the secret of the prostate, you need to get rid of urine in the urethra so that no urine particles get into the secretory fluid of the prostate;
• for three to four days you need to refuse sexual intercourse;
• For a day or two, it is recommended to exclude alcoholic beverages from the list of consumption, it is forbidden to visit the bathing establishments, as well as the sauna.

A man may need psychological help, because most males react with aggression to massage manipulations of the prostate area. And this item is a mandatory element for research.

How the research is done

The prostate is located very close to the rectum. The secretory fluid secreted by the prostate gland is removed by the body into the urinary canals, so it becomes extremely clear where the research elements come from.

Since the spontaneous eruption of secretions is possible only during the release of ejaculate, a medical professional massage the prostate gland and milk it through the rectum. By pressing on the interlobar grooves, the urologist squeezes out the secretory fluid that has accumulated in the prostate. The obtained secret is sent to the laboratory for further research.

It is impossible to correctly diagnose the pathology from the first delivery of the analysis. Distortions of indicators are possible, for example, excessive viscosity of the secretory fluid. This probability assumes that the survey should be carried out at least one more time. The final picture of the disease is determined by an oncologist or a surgeon in order to exclude the likelihood of disease.