What does sperm pH mean?

Sperm pH refers to the pH of semen.

Sperm is usually mixed with fluids such as prostatic fluid and seminal vesicle fluid. Under normal circumstances, semen is alkaline and pH is usually between 7.2 and 8.0. Semen pH is affected by a variety of factors, including diet, lifestyle, genetic factors, etc. Acidic foods and bad habits may make semen more acidic. In addition, alkaline semen is conducive to maintaining sperm vitality and viability, conducive to the fertilization process, while acidic semen will cause damage to sperm, so that the quality of sperm decline, thus affecting fertility.