Semen pH and Fertility: What You Need to Know
When it comes to male fertility, a lot of factors have to line up just right. One of those factors is semen pH. pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is. It’s measured on a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 considered neutral. Anything below 7 is acidic, and anything above 7 is alkaline. But what’s the ideal pH for semen, and is alkaline sperm is good or bad for fertility? Even with erectile dysfunction, pregnancy may still be possible depending on sperm health.
That’s what we’re going to explore in this article. We’ll look at the optimal pH range for sperm health, the factors that can influence semen pH, and what happens when pH levels are off. While some alkalinity is needed for sperm to do their job, too much can cause problems.