The discharge from a man’s penis reveals a lot about his health. They are both physiological and pathological. Sometimes a change in the color of biological fluids is the only symptom of the disease.
Physiological secretion
Physiological secretion of an excited penis does not cause discomfort to the man. The main function of such fluids is to protect the urogenital system. They are moderate in nature, odorless, transparent and uniform in texture.
Transparent discharge is considered the norm. Fluids contain protective factors against pathogenic microflora and microorganisms that are natural human microflora.
Natural body fluids include:
- libidinal urethra rhea;
- smegma;
- defecation prostatorrhoea;
- ejaculation.
Under normal circumstances, the man does not notice the natural discharge from the penis. It is perceived as a familiar condition.
White discharge
A small amount of white, odorless discharge from the penis is normal. Most often, discharge occurs after sleep. It is a secret that the urethra and paraurethral glands produce.
Libido urethrorhoea is the clearance of clear fluid droplets from the penis during sexual arousal. They are an adaptive mechanism for sperm movement. The slimy secret is that the "alive" easily moves out of the man's penis.
However, urethrorhoea, which is linked to sexual arousal, contains small amounts of sperm. In rare cases, sexual intercourse without contraception can lead to conception.
Intra-abdominal pressure increases during bowel movements or coughing. The sphincters relax and a small amount of white secretion flows out of it. It contains a mixture of seminal vesicle and prostate secretions.
Smegma is the secretion of sebaceous glands that is observed around the penis and foreskin. Such a secret is odorless. Protective lubricant for the penis, makes it easier for the foreskin to slide over the penis. Upon reaching old age, the production of smegma ceases.
Ejaculation (ejaculation) is the release of sperm during intercourse or masturbation. The sperm are normal, whitish in color, with no additional impurities. It has a special "horse chestnut" scent. As it passes through the urethra, the sperm mixes with the secretions of the urethra. When the glandular secretion changes, its color may change to light gray.
Ejaculation during sleep is called wet dreams. It can be seen in the development of adolescent reproductive function or an increase in testosterone levels. Emissions up to three times a week.
Yellow discharge
Physiological yellow gland secretion is observed from the penis when the smegma is inoculated with a non-specific microflora. This is observed if personal hygiene rules are violated. When the smegma breaks down, an unpleasant odor appears. The secret is easy to wash off with warm water. To keep your genitals clean, you should take a shower twice a day.
Abnormal discharge from the penis
The first sign of abnormal secretion is an increase in the amount. This is the moment when the pathogen just penetrates the mucosa of the urogenital tract and has not yet caused inflammation.
In the future, the color of the secretions from the penis will become more turbid. They become rich, sticky and fibrous. It contributes to itchy, burning, aching pains in the lower abdomen and along the urethra, which are exacerbated by urination and intercourse. This condition is characterized by the development of an inflammatory process in the urogenital system.
Abnormal discharge from the penis causes:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis);
- opportunistic microorganisms (chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, yeasts, staphylococci);
- chemicals (soaps, detergents, lubricants, condom lubricants);
- urinary tract injuries (surgical procedures, urethral bougienage);
- tumors of the urogenital tract (prostate adenoma, bladder tumors);
- passing stones and sand through the urinary tract.
The same process is characterized, in varying stages, by a change in the secretion from the urethra.
White discharge
Often, the first symptom of sexually transmitted and inflammatory processes caused by the opportunistic flora is abundant white discharge, which then changes color and texture.
The formation of yeasts in the urethra causes urogenital candidiasis. The disease causes a copious, sour-smelling cheese secretion. Men complain of itching and burning of the urethra and difficulty in the lower abdomen. The color of the secreted secretion may be altered by the connected secondary opportunistic flora.
Sperm leakage from the penis without intercourse or orgasm indicates a decrease in the tone of the sphincters of the iron deferens. This condition can occur due to chronic inflammation or brain damage.
Yellow discharge
Yellow discharge is the first sign of inflammation of the urogenital system, which can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, allergic reactions to non-specific flora and chemicals. Medical consultation is required to identify the cause of such symptoms and to prescribe specific treatment.
Purulent discharge
Purulent discharge from the urethra can be observed in the case of gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and gardnerellosis with an unpleasant rotting odor. In addition to copious secretions, the man complains of abdominal discomfort, a burning sensation while urinating.
The symptoms are more pronounced in the morning. This is due to the accumulation of secretions in the urethra in a prolonged horizontal position and a decrease in the frequency of nocturnal urination. The morning drops are so-called. symptoms. When you urinate a few cloudy yellow drops before urinating.
Bleeding
Bloody discharge from the penis is definitely not normal. This is always a pathological phenomenon. What causes blood droplets to come out of the urethra?
The most common cause is the acute inflammatory process. The appearance of the blood component in natural fluids indicates trauma to the inflamed mucosa caused by aggressive factor.
Chronic prostatitis can cause red blood cells during ejaculation. This is due to the appearance of stones in the testicles with prolonged inflammation. The stones damage the small blood vessels and the blood droplets separate.
Varicose veins in the pelvis and perineal region lead to increased vascular wall permeability and entry of erythrocytes into the semen.
The passage of sand and stones damages the fine walls of the urethral mucosa. Blood leaks from the urethra and during urination with natural discharge.
A common symptom of tumors of the urogenital system is bloody discharge from the penis. The mechanism of occurrence of such signs is considered to be minor trauma caused by uric acid salts, excretion products, and sperm.
Kidney disease, such as glomerulonephritis, is characterized by damage to the kidney tubules and the presence of blood in the urine. The disease is often accompanied by symptoms of renal failure.
Treatment
Treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor. Contact a venereologist or urologist for an examination. After clinical and laboratory tests, your doctor will prescribe anti-inflammatory therapy and antibiotics, taking into account the susceptibility to the pathogen.
Independent and uncontrolled intake of antibacterial drugs leads to the development of resistance in microorganisms and the transition to a chronic stage in the process.
Long-term parasitization of the abnormal flora of the urogenital system disrupts sperm production. They lose their mobility. This leads to infertility.
Conclusion
Excretion from the penis is the first sign of disease of the urogenital system. The best prevention of male illness is to follow personal hygiene rules and to discriminate during sexual intercourse. A permanent partner and a well-established life will help you avoid health problems.