Common questions / 12/12/2019

How long can sperm live after a man dies?

While medical literature recommends that extraction take place no later than 24 hours after death, motile sperm has been successfully obtained as late as 36 hours after death, generally regardless of the cause of death or method of extraction. No, oxygen does not kill sperm.

When a man dies does his sperm die?

First, his heart stops beating, and soon after, his brain shuts down. The part of the dead man that carries life, his sperm, does not die until more than a day later. Technically, that sperm can still be used to procreate, and in some cases, that’s exactly what spouses or parents of the deceased want.

Is it possible for mold to be dead?

If a leak is not taken care of, mold will continue to grow. Touching visible mold does nothing to address the source. Let’s say there is no hidden leak or that all leaks have been found and remedied. It is possible for mold to be dead? According to the leading toxicologist in this field, Dr. Jack Thrasher, the answer is yes.

Why are I producing dead sperm 7 months after vasectomy?

Dead sperm are showing up 7 months after a vasectomy and 30 ejaculations. Why? Tweet ANSWERS FROM DOCTORS (2) Answered by John C. McHugh, MD As frustrating as this is to the patient and urologist, this is not unusual. The patient and the urologist desire for the sperm to clear and have the go ahead for unprotected sex.

Is it possible to kill all mold spores?

Second – even if in theory we could “kill” every spore, the assumption that they are unimportant is highly questionable. “Dead” spores often contain allergens or toxins that are just as harmful to someone breathing them or getting such mold in one’s eye or in a cut, as before.

Is it dangerous to breathe in mold spores?

Proteins on the surface of a dead mold spore are just as allergenic as a protein on a live spore. Even fragments of spores or other components of a fungal colony can cause mast cell degranulation. But a living microorganism could certainly become a greater problem for someone with allergies if it were able to grow in the nasal passages or lungs.