Discharge in men is a mucous fluid that forms in the foreskin of the urethra. Often such a physiological phenomenon becomes a cause of serious experiences, but not all discharges are associated with the inflammatory process in the body. Some of them occur as a result of natural processes, which indicates a normal state of health.
Physiological
Natural causes of urethral secretions in men:
- Residual urine. Mostly light yellow, sometimes saturated color. Odorless and cheese-free disposal;
- The secret of the prostate gland. There is a smell of semen. It is characterized by a mucous consistency with a light white tinge;
- Ejaculate. This fluid is formed as a result of mixing spermine with the secretions of the glands of the genitourinary system, namely:
- urethral;
- prostate;
- bulbourethral.
As a result, viscous mucus with a grayish tinge is released;
- Smegma. It is visually determined by its rich white color, but in some cases the liquid has yellow or light green impurities.
The distribution of smegma is done systematically. It is a type of fat consisting of bacterial and fatty residues. Localized in the foreskin and in the coronary sulcus. The main function of this lubricant is to reduce friction between the foreskin and the head. The abundance of these secretions is primarily due to the age of puberty. In the future, the activity of the preputial glands loses its intensity and stops completely until adulthood.
It is important to understand that compliance with personal hygiene standards is mandatory, as smegma tends to accumulate on the surface of the head below the foreskin. If it is not washed off in time, the oxidation of fats and the breakdown of the protein part will begin. This leads to an unpleasant odor and rot. Visually it looks like cottage cheese.
Perhaps the development of phimosis - a disease in which it is not possible to completely separate the head from the foreskin. Without timely treatment, this can lead to chronic inflammatory processes and the development of oncological diseases of the genital organ.
In addition to the above, physiological male secretions may also include:
- urethrosis;
- prostatitis;
- issue.
Prostatorea - mucus with grayish impurities. Contains a small amount of semen. It is formed by the prostate gland. Depending on its transparency, the condition of the prostate is determined. Due to the small volume, these secretions are practically invisible. As a rule, they are formed as a result of muscle tension associated with urination or constipation. Elevated levels of such fluid are one of the symptoms of prostatitis, which requires immediate treatment.
Contamination is random ejaculation that has nothing to do with sexual intercourse. The reasons for this phenomenon are the excess content of testosterone. The age of the man and the frequency of sexual intercourse are also not the least important. In men, the discharge may be during periods of abstinence - this is an emission. It can occur during sleep. At the same time in the morning you can find white spots on your panties.
Pathological discharge in men
Discharge from the urethra of a pathological nature is associated mainly with:
- possible sexually transmitted diseases;
- malignant tumors;
- mechanical injuries of various kinds (previous operations, other therapeutic interventions, injuries);
- inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system.
The most common criteria that determine the pathological nature of the discharge:
- Modest to excessive volume;
- Mostly cloudy with a touch of yellow or green;
- They usually contain lumps of mucus, pus or blood;
- Thick and sticky, or, on the contrary, too liquid, watery;
- You have a pungent fermented milky or fishy odor;
- Discharge occurs after urination, sexual arousal or after drinking alcohol;
- Tied to a specific time of day. They can be one-time and periodic).
It is important to understand that it is impossible to independently determine the diagnosis according to the nature of the discharge. This requires an appropriate professional examination. The nature of the secreted fluid largely depends on the immune system and directly on the nature of the cause of the disease. In addition, the form of the inflammatory process (acute or chronic) plays a special role.
Disposal of unpleasant odors in sexually transmitted diseases is usually divided into:
- Disposal of the mucosa. Indicate the presence of chlamydia or urethritis (mycoplasma or ureaplasma). They are characterized by a scarce volume of secreted fluid. There are colorless with a viscous consistency. Microscopic diagnosis reveals leukocytes (the norm is 4 cells);
- The mucosa is purulent. These secretions also indicate chlamydia, as well as ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis. In chlamydia, they are localized in the form of a kind of adhesion of the head of the penis with a light white hue, it is possible transparent separation from the urethra in men;
- Purulent. Male secretions are greenish or yellow. They are characteristic of gonorrhea. They have a pungent smell of rot. Microscopic examination showed that the fluid contained epithelial cells secreted by the urethra. In addition, there is a significantly increased level of leukocytes. Accompanying symptoms are severe cramps and burning during intercourse and during urination (mainly in the morning). Itching is also possible.
Inflammatory processes of non-venereal nature
The causes of inflammation of the genitourinary system in most cases lie in their own conditionally pathogenic microflora. These are microorganisms whose activity is activated as a result of weakening of the body's protective properties as a result of recent illnesses or against the background of strong psycho-emotional stress. These microorganisms include:
- Candida fungus;
- streptococci and staphylococci;
- E. coli.
They live on the mucous membranes and on the surface of the skin. Their active reproduction is hindered by the immune system. Factors that weaken it, leading to an uncontrolled population of harmful microorganisms, in addition to those listed above, include:
- hypothermia;
- adverse effects of chemotherapy;
- radiation exposure (radiation sickness);
- long course of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Uncontrolled reproduction of opportunistic pathogenic microflora can cause the development of diseases such as:
- Candidiasis or thrush. Infectious disease of the urethra caused by the fungus Candida. This disease is characterized by itching and cramps during urination and ejaculation. It is visually determined by the boiled yoghurt smell. In some cases, dull pain in the lumbar region and groin is possible. Candidiasis develops mainly as a result of radiation exposure, an excess of antibiotics or as one of the side effects of chemotherapeutic treatments. Poor hormone levels also contribute to the development of this disease. Cases of sexual infection with thrush are rare. If a curd discharge occurs, it is necessary to consult an andrologist;
- Non-gonorrheal urethritis. Disease affecting the bladder. It is characterized by an unfeasible desire to urinate frequently. The pain in the urethra is not as intense as in venereal urethritis. Mucus fluid appears after or during urination. In the early stages of the disease is characterized by purulent impurities in the form of lumps. Discharge is moderate. Without the necessary and timely treatment, the infection affects the ureter and kidneys, as a result of which pronounced blood impurities appear in the discharge;
- Urethral gardnerellosis. In this disease, the discharge from the urethra in men is not significant. They are characterized by a sharp smell of fish. The color is mostly light yellow, but a greenish tint is also possible. In some sources, this disease is interpreted as extremely venereal, but infecting the male body with gardnerella is impossible! In fact, the reasons for the development of this disease lie mainly in the banal dysbiosis, which develops during the violation of the body's immune properties due to the factors listed earlier. It is very easy to treat with timely referral for qualified help. Therapy includes drugs to stimulate immune cells, as well as an abundant amount of lactic acid bacteria aimed at correcting the microflora;
- Prostatitis. Inflammation of the prostate gland. In the early stages it is characterized by copious discharge of a grayish tinge. In the absence of proper therapeutic intervention, the disease develops into a chronic form and is much more difficult to treat. In this case, the volume of fluid released from the urethra is almost invisible and the color becomes white. The main symptom of prostatitis is heaviness during urination and poor erection. Neglected cases can jeopardize the development of anuria (lack of urine output) and impotence;
- Balanoposthitis. This is an inflammation of the foreskin, accompanied by swelling. As a rule, this disease is characterized by abundant purulent discharge in men with lumps of mucus. In addition, there is redness of the leaves of the foreskin and painful sensations on the head of the penis.
Others
Pathological discharge from the urethra in men is not always associated with inflammatory processes. Often this can be associated with dysfunctions of the central nervous or musculoskeletal system (trauma, constant stress, congenital or acquired diseases of the spine, etc. ). Such disposal is typical of:
- Spermatorrhea - passive ejaculation that is not related to sexual intercourse and is not due to orgasm. Provoking factors are spinal injuries and regular stress. This physiological phenomenon is associated with a violation of innervation and decreased tone of the vas deferens;
- Hematorrhea. It is a stain. In most cases, the causes of the disease are mechanical damage to the urethra as a result of surgery or as a result of other therapeutic procedures (catheter placement, smear of the genital mucosa, etc. ). Haemotorrhea is possible with urolithiasis, which is accompanied by severe pain in the lumbar region and groin. This is due to the release of stones. In this case, bleeding occurs during or immediately after urination. In addition, this phenomenon is observed in inflammation of the renal glomeruli, which is accompanied by edema and high blood pressure. There is also an increased level of protein in the urine.
- Prostatitis. Transparent discharge in men, which is the secret of the prostate, which indicates a chronic form of prostatitis or prostate adenoma.
It is important to understand that at the first detection of suspicious discharge from the urethra, accompanied by cuts, burning or itching, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible to avoid complications!
Diagnosis of the disease with pathological discharge from the penis
The examination procedure consists of several diagnostic procedures:
- Initial examination by a specialist of the genital organ, namely the foreskin, head and perineum. The main task is to identify possible organ deformities, rash, discharge, inflammatory signs;
- Sensation of the lymph nodes in the groin area and assessment of their condition. They can be:
- increased or within normal limits;
- hotter or colder than nearby tissues;
- mobile or not;
- hard or soft;
- whether the patient has painful sensations on palpation or not.
In addition, inguinal lymph nodes are examined for ulcers;
- Finger diagnostics of the prostate gland. This test is through the rectum. In this case, fluid may separate from the urethra, which is necessary for microscopy. The adenoma is characterized by evenly enlarged sections of the prostate gland and tight tight ligaments. Uneven growths indicate the development of a malignant tumor. Discharge from the urethra during a blood clot massage is a confirmatory factor. For the reliability of the test it is recommended to refrain from urinating 1, 5 - 2 hours before the procedure;
- Complete blood count and prolonged urine analysis. You have to give up on an empty stomach;
- Examination of the material (smears for microscopic examination and cultivation). A procedure that minimizes the risk of misdiagnosis. It differs with special accuracy. A colored smear under a microscope reveals the entire contents:
- bloody bodies;
- the presence of epithelium;
- fatty components;
- non-venereal pathogens belonging to the conditionally pathogenic microflora.
- Ultrasound examination and computed tomography of the genitourinary system. As a rule, it serves to confirm or refute an existing diagnosis.
The final diagnosis is possible only if there are ready results of histological examination.
Prevention
There are a number of preventive recommendations. First of all, you need to monitor your personal intimate hygiene. Neglect can lead to the development of many dangerous diseases. It is necessary to wash the heads of the penis daily with the help of washing soap, removing the accumulated smegma from the surface. The procedure should be performed twice a day (morning and evening). To avoid contracting sexually transmitted diseases, contraception should be used during sexual intercourse with an unknown partner. In addition, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive medical examination at least once a year, which will help to identify and eliminate possible health problems in a timely manner.
Discharge from the genitals of men and women is the norm, but can sometimes indicate disease. Often, pathological discharge becomes a harbinger of sexually transmitted infections.
Discharge in men when aroused is a natural physiological reaction of the body
Smegma is a physiological secretion from the glands located on the head of the penis. Their number is small. They are removed in good hygiene and do not cause discomfort. In the absence of hygiene or non-compliance with the rules, smegma accumulates under the foreskin and can lead to inflammatory diseases such as balanoposthitis.
Sperm is released during ejaculation, contains sexual secretion and semen.
Ejaculation is involuntary ejaculation, usually during sleep, which occurs during puberty or in men who abstain for a long time.
If a man notices that the amount of these secretions and their nature have changed, he should consult a doctor. Pathological discharge in men can be cloudy, gray, yellow, thick, cheese. Their appearance is accompanied by a burning sensation, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal indicators for male discharge
During arousal, the discharge in men is individual in volume. If a person monitors his health, he knows his norm.
Physiologically, the amount of discharge increases with prolonged abstinence from intimacy. In this case, they become thicker and more cloudy in color. Emission standards:
- watery and transparent;
- the smell is not expressed;
- medium density.
Food, stress, chronic diseases, bad habits can affect the change in secretions.
Rules for intimate hygiene for men:
- Use neutral acid soap.
- Wash your genitals twice a day.
- Rinse the head by pulling the foreskin.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- Underwear should be wide and made of natural fabrics.
Female disposal
Discharge in women during arousal is called conversational lubrication. It has the appearance of a clear, odorless liquid. The fluid is secreted by the epithelial glands of the vagina. It also includes leukocyte cells and microorganisms that are representatives of the normal microflora of the vagina.
Vaginal secretions are also released in a normal state, the amount is up to 5 ml per day. When aroused, the amount increases due to the blood supply to the gonads. Depending on the physiological characteristics of the body, some girls have more of it, others have less.
Discharge during arousal is a completely normal physiological phenomenon in women.
Due to the presence of lubrication, comfortable penetration of the penis into the vagina is ensured. During ovulation, the composition of vaginal secretions is changed to ensure conception.
Normal indicators of vaginal discharge
Discharge rate for women:
- liquid, transparent;
- jelly-like during ovulation;
- a small amount that increases closer to ovulation and decreases after it;
- slight odor, no unpleasant nuance;
- do not irritate the vaginal mucosa or the skin of the external genitalia;
- not accompanied by subjective sensations.
During intercourse, the amount of lining of the vagina increases - a sign of arousal.
Hygienic rules for normalization of vaginal secretions:
- Use a special soap for intimate hygiene. The composition should include lactic acid to maintain the acid-base environment in the vagina.
- In case of a large amount of disposal, daily sanitary napkins are used, which are changed regularly.
- Wear underwear made of natural fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.
Disposal from the human body means a lot. Usually their presence indicates a state of health or for some pathologies, the development of diseases or infectious processes. In some cases, the discharge itself must be absent, for example in the case of a runny nose, it is obvious that the person is ill. In the same way with separation from the ears.
In the case of the reproductive system, everything is a little more complicated - from the genitals - their natural openings - the fluid leaks, which in some cases is the norm, but in others they will serve as one of the symptoms of the disease. And sometimes the discharge from the penis is the only symptom of a developing serious disease.
Physiological discharge during arousal
Libidal urethrosis is a secretion secreted by the gonads. Arousal occurs in all men. The amount of secretion is small, it can be formed during intercourse. In some cases, the secret is highlighted.
Norm or deviation?
How to determine whether the normal amount of secretion is released during arousal? The physiology of all men can be different and there are no norms for the volume of secrecy. However, if a person notices that the volume of the liquid has increased for no reason, he has changed its consistency, smell and color, this is a signal of infection, inflammation, genital problems, etc.
There may be exceptions to this situation. So, if a man has not had sexual intercourse for a long time, the secretion increases in volume. It may be a little thicker, more cloudy, but there should be no yellow tinge, blood streaks and other changes. The maximum is a little turbidity.
The normal secret must have the following characteristics:
- lack of unpleasant odor;
- transparent color;
- the consistency of medium density.
Factors that may affect the characteristics of the secret:
- diseases;
- eating habits (consumed products);
- abstinence from sexual activity;
- stress and improper lifestyle, weakening of the immune system.
In some cases, the secretion of secretion during arousal provokes an act of defecation. From a physiological point of view, this process is normal, although its formation should be rare.
It is important to remember that the secretion secreted during arousal from the urethral canal of the penis contains sperm. With their poor quality or with inflammation of the prostate gland, the semen changes color. In this case, when aroused, the fluid may not be released as usual.
Disposal during inflammation
If a man does not have sexually transmitted diseases, we are talking about an inflammatory process, more precisely about its possible presence in the body.
The causes can be as follows:
- streptococci;
- candida;
- colibacillus;
- Staphylococcus aureus.
Inflammatory process in the urethra - a channel that leaks fluid. In this case, the nature of the selection may be as follows:
- presence of mucus;
- the presence of pus;
- stickiness;
- turbidity.
Treatment
Treatment may be prescribed by your doctor.
Depending on the established disease, appropriate medications are prescribed. These are usually antibiotics, which are also different.
Some antibiotics fight sexually transmitted infections, others are aimed at suppressing the pathogenic environment - candida and other fungal microorganisms.
Also in the treatment of diseases are prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin complexes, concomitant drugs and nutritional supplements, depending on the health condition and concomitant diseases.
Conclusion
Discharge from the penis, more precisely from the urethral canal upon arousal, can have certain consequences if neglected.
What you need to know about excitation discharge:
- The normal state of the fluid secreted by the penis of the glans is transparent, white, without an unpleasant odor, pus, blood.
- Disposal disorders may indicate the development of inflammatory processes associated with sexually transmitted infections, as well as sexually transmitted diseases.
- The characteristics of the symptoms may depend on the duration of the disease, its characteristics and the man's immunity.
In some cases, the change in discharge is normal, if there are objective reasons for this - a change in diet, comorbidities, abstinence from sexual activity.