Like women, representatives of the stronger sex may experience discharge from the genitals. They may indicate a disorder in the body or simply indicate the normal functioning of the urogenital system. Due to the relevance of this issue, we would like to consider this topic in more detail in the article.
Physiological secretions
Such discharge from the urethra is not an indicator of bad health, but, on the contrary, shows that all systems in the body are working well. The following types of discharge in men are considered normal:
ejaculation – has a white color with a gray tint and a mucus-like consistency;smegma - appears as a result of the work of the preputial gland, at first it is white, but then it can turn yellow or green;prostate secret – has a white color, a viscous consistency and a corresponding smell;urine – in healthy people it has a yellow color and practically no smell.
When analyzing the discharge from the urethra, you should pay attention to the appearance of urine. If it has a strong smell, any impurities or flakes, then this indicates a disturbance in the body. Some drugs can affect its color and smell, but after it is stopped, these indicators should return to normal.
Physiological causes
Mucus discharge can be observed with libidinal urethrorrhea, but it is considered normal. As a rule, mucus occurs in the morning when a man experiences sexual stimulation. The amount of discharge directly depends on the degree of erection.
Important!With libidinal urethrorrhea, the mucus contains sperm, so there is a chance 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 discomfort. White discharge from the urethra is easily washed off with water, it occurs due to the work of glands located on the head of the penis. Smegma moistens 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, the protein part is destroyed, because of this the color of the mucus becomes green and a bright smell appears.
In the absence of regular intercourse, spontaneous ejaculation may occur. Most often, wet dreams occur in teenagers, but adult men can also experience them. It is not always possible to accurately determine the causes of urethral discharge in men. In some cases, patients experience defecation prostatorrhea. It occurs with high intra-abdominal pressure, sexual neurasthenia or pelvic muscle weakness.
Pathological changes
A man can guess himself that there is a disorder in the body. To do this, you just need to take a closer look at how the mucus from the genital organs 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 may become too much or, on the contrary, almost stop appearing.impurity. In addition to mucus, lumps, blood, pus or some kind of compaction are often found.Color. Significant turbidity, as well as a change in color to yellow or green, will be a worrying symptom.Smell. Healthy people will experience odorless discharge. Otherwise, there is a sour, fishy or rotten smell.Consistency. Mucus that is too 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-treatment can lead to serious complications.
So that you understand how important it is to consult a doctor on time, we will consider the possible causes when pathological discharge from the urethra appears in men.
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
With STD, purulent, mucous or purulent-mucous discharge can be observed. In the first case, there will be a very persistent unpleasant smell, as well as a yellow or green color. In addition, the patient may notice severe itching, pain and burning during urination. These symptoms indicate gonorrhea.
The mucus formation will have a transparent color and be quite viscous in consistency. The presence of mucus may indicate an STD such as chlamydia, mycoplasma or ureaplasma urethritis.
Important!The earlier the disease is detected, the easier the treatment process.
White or translucent mucopurulent formation. It occurs during an exacerbation of chlamydia, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis. If chlamydia is detected as a result of an STD test, the incubation period will be 3 weeks.
Often, patients have several sexually transmitted diseases at once, so purulent discharge from the urethra can be combined with mucous membranes. In this case, the doctor does not only rely on the symptoms and also takes into account the test results.
Inflammatory process
Inflammation in the body occurs due to pathogenic human microflora, which becomes active with weak immunity. Some types of fungi, E. coli and staphylococci are always present on mucous membranes, 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, a white discharge from the urethra will be visible. In addition, the patient may experience pain in the groin area, involuntary ejaculation, burning and unpleasant odor.Balanoposthitis. With the development of this disease, inflammation of the foreskin occurs, which gives rise to the appearance of pus. In addition, there is severe swelling and acute pain when touching the head of the penis.Urethritis is not gonorrhea. Mucus appears in lumps 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.
Another reason
There are some cases when the discharge from the urethra in men does not indicate a sexual process or inflammation. This includes spermatorrhea, where sperm leak out in men when aroused. During this process, the patient does not experience the sensation of orgasm and sperm may appear even outside of sexual intercourse.
In cases where the urethral valve is damaged, bleeding may occur. There will be some blood, but there will be severe pain. These symptoms may be caused by high blood pressure, kidney stones, or a large amount of protein in the urine.
During defecation, brown discharge with some pus may occur.
Important!Such 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.
Although white discharge in men is not accompanied by itching, pain, swelling or other unpleasant symptoms, it is better to consult a specialist about this. Diagnostic tests will allow you to identify the cause of changes and treat pathology at an early stage.