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Semen

Semen is a thick, cloudy, white fluid that contains sperm. Semen is usually released, or ejaculated, from the penis during a sexual climax (orgasm).

The amount of semen ejaculated varies from between a few drops to about 1 tsp (4.9 mL) and usually contains between 40 million and 600 million sperm.

Current as of: April 9, 2025

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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As we head into the holidays, we are seeing an increase in flu cases among the patients we treat. This timing is not unusual as flu activity often rises around the holidays when children are in close contact at school,

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