Non-Sperm Cells in Semen

Other cells in semen: Round cells and red cells

In addition to the sperm in the center of this field, a round cell is seen at center right (1 o’clock) and red cells at center bottom (6 o'clock) and left (9 o’clock). Red cells have a round, smooth appearance when compared to the grainy appearance of the round cells.

Round cells may be either immature sperm or white cells.

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