ejaculaat

Ejaculaat is the semen released during ejaculation. In medical and anatomical contexts, the term describes the mixture produced by the male reproductive tract, including spermatozoa and seminal fluid. The ejaculate contains sperm from the testes and secretions from accessory glands, principally the seminal vesicles and the prostate, with minor contributions from the bulbourethral glands. The fluid provides nutrients and a suitable environment to support sperm during transport through the urethra.

Typical properties vary among individuals, but a normal ejaculate volume generally ranges from about 1.5 to 5 milliliters. Sperm concentration commonly falls around 15 to 150 million sperm per milliliter, with total sperm counts often exceeding 40 million per ejaculate considered within the normal fertility range. Semen is typically alkaline, with a pH around 7.2 to 8.0, and contains fructose, prostaglandins, enzymes, zinc, and various proteins that aid in protection, nourishment, and motility of sperm.

In clinical settings, ejaculaat is analyzed in semen analysis to assess male fertility or the effects of medical treatments. Variations in volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology can indicate reproductive health issues such as infertility, ejaculatory dysfunction, or blockages. Handling and storage conditions can influence analysis results. The term is primarily used in medical and anatomical literature and is commonly encountered in Dutch-language sources.