Like women, representatives of the stronger sex can experience discharge from the genitals. They can indicate a disorder in the body or simply indicate the normal functioning of the urogenital system. Due to the importance of this issue, we would like to consider this topic in more detail in the article.
Physiological secretions
Such a discharge from the urethra is not an indicator of poor health, but, on the contrary, shows that all systems in the body are working properly. The following types of discharge in men are considered normal:
ejaculate - it is white in color with a gray tint and the consistency resembles mucus;smegma - appears as a result of the work of the preputial glands, at first it is white, but then it can turn yellow or green;prostate secretion - has a white color, viscous consistency and corresponding smell;hunger - in a healthy person it has a yellow tint and practically no smell.
When analyzing the discharge from the urethra, you should pay attention to exactly what the urine looks like. If there is a strong smell, any dirt or flakes, then this indicates a disorder in the body. Some medications can affect its color and smell, but after stopping, these indicators should normalize.
Causes of physiology
Mucous discharge may be observed with libidinal urethra, but is considered normal. As a rule, mucus appears in the morning when a man experiences sexual arousal. The abundance of discharge directly depends on the degree of erection.
Important!With libidinal urethrorrhea, the mucus contains sperm, so there is a possibility of getting pregnant with unprotected intercourse.
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If a man follows the rules of personal hygiene, the appearance of smegma will not cause concern. White discharge from the urethra is easily washed off with water, it occurs as a result of the work of the glands located on the head of the penis. Smegma hydrates the penis and allows the foreskin to slide without discomfort. If hygiene is neglected for a long time, white fluid will begin to accumulate under the foreskin. In such a situation, part of the protein breaks down, due to this, the color of the mucus becomes green and a bright smell appears.
In the absence of regular sex, spontaneous ejaculation can occur. Most often, wet dreams occur in teenagers, but even grown men can experience this. It is not always possible to accurately determine the causes of urethral discharge in men. In some cases, patients have defective prostates. Occurs with high intra-abdominal pressure, sexual neurasthenia or pelvic muscle weakness.
Pathological changes
A man can guess on his own that there are disturbances in the body. To do this, you just need to take a closer look at how exactly the mucous membrane of the genital organ has changed. The cause of the disorder may be a tumor, inflammation, injury, STD, surgery, or medication.
Let's consider the distinctive signs that indicate the presence of pathology in the body:
Volume. They can become very abundant or, conversely, almost stop appearing.Dirt. In addition to mucus, there are often lumps, blood, pus, or some kind of compaction.Color. Pronounced veins, as well as a change in color to yellow or green, will be an alarming symptom.Young. A healthy person will experience odorless discharge. Otherwise, it has a sour, fishy or rotten smell.Consistency. Mucus that is very sticky or thick requires a person to see a doctor.
The characteristics of mucus or pus will depend on the provoking factor, immunity and the presence of other pathologies in the body.
Advice!If you notice any of the above changes, contact a specialist for help as soon as possible. Self-medication can lead to serious complications.
In order to understand how important it is to consult a doctor at the right time, we will consider the possible causes when pathological discharge from the urethra appears in men.
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
With sexually transmitted diseases, purulent, mucous or purulent-mucous secretions can be observed. In the first case, there will be a very persistent unpleasant smell, as well as a yellow or green tint. In addition, the patient may notice strong itching, pain and burning during urination. These symptoms indicate gonorrhea.
Mucous formations will have a transparent color and are quite viscous in consistency. The presence of mucus can indicate sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, mycoplasma or ureaplasma urethritis.
Important!The earlier these diseases are detected, the easier the treatment process will be.
Mucopurulent formations are white or translucent. They occur during the exacerbation of chlamydia, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis. If chlamydia is detected as a result of an STD test, the incubation period will be 3 weeks.
Very often, patients have several sexually transmitted diseases at the same time, so purulent discharge from the urethra can be combined with mucous. In this regard, doctors do not rely only on symptoms and also take into account test results.
Inflammatory processes
Inflammation in the body occurs due to human pathogenic microflora, which becomes active with weak immunity. Some types of fungi, E. coli and staphylococci are always present in the mucosa, but actively multiply only under stress, prolonged use of antibiotics or hypothermia.
Let's consider the diseases that can develop against the background of these changes:
Candidiasis. If thrush begins to develop, white discharge from the urethra will be visible. In addition, the patient may experience pain in the groin area, involuntary ejaculation, burning and an unpleasant smell.Balanoposthitis. With the development of this disease, inflammation of the foreskin occurs, which provokes the appearance of pus. In addition, there is severe swelling and acute pain when touching the head of the penis.Nongonorrheal urethritis. Mucus appears lumpy and in large quantities. A man may also experience itching and a constant urge to go to the toilet. If inflammation occurs in the bladder, you may notice bleeding.
Other reasons
There are a number of cases when discharge from the urethra in men does not indicate venereal processes or inflammation. This includes spermatorrhoea, during which sperm flow in men when they wake up. During this process, the patient does not experience the sensation of orgasm and the sperm can appear even outside of sexual intercourse.
In cases where the urethral valve is damaged, bleeding may occur. There will be very little blood, but there will be severe pain. These symptoms can be caused by high blood pressure, kidney stones or large amounts of protein in the urine.
During bowel movements, brown discharge with a small amount of pus may appear.
Important!Such a discharge indicates the presence of a malignant tumor, which is located in the bladder, prostate or urethra.
Clear discharge from the urethra can be a symptom of prostatorrhea. They arise due to the active work of the prostate gland. This type of discharge often indicates chronic prostatitis, prostate adenoma or changes in the bladder.
Even if white secretions in men are not accompanied by itching, pain, swelling or other unpleasant symptoms, it is better to consult a specialist. A diagnostic examination will allow you to identify the cause of the changes and treat the pathology at an early stage.