The discharge from a man's penis can say a lot about his health. They are both physiological and pathological. Sometimes a change in the color of biological fluids becomes the only symptom of the disease.
Physiological discharge
The physiological discharge of the penis when excited does not cause any discomfort to the man. The main function of these fluids is to protect the genitourinary system. They are moderate in character, odorless, transparent, of uniform consistency.
Transparent discharge is considered the norm. The fluids contain protective factors against microflora and pathogenic microorganisms, which are the natural human microflora.
Natural body fluids include:
- libidinal urethral nail;
- smegma;
- prostatorrhea due to defecation;
- ejaculation.
Under normal circumstances, a man does not notice the natural discharge from the penis. It is perceived as a familiar state.
White discharge
Small amounts of white, odorless discharge from the penis are normal. Most often, the discharge appears after sleeping. It is a secret produced by the urethral and paraurethral glands.
Libido urethritis is the discharge of droplets of clear fluid from the penis during sexual arousal. They are an adaptive mechanism for the movement of sperm. According to the slimy secret, "vivacious" easily move off the man's penis.
However, urethrhea, which is associated with sexual arousal, contains a small amount of sperm. In rare cases, sexual contact without contraception can lead to conception.
During the act of defecation or coughing, intra-abdominal pressure increases. The sphincters relax and a small amount of white discharge comes out. The content is a mixture of seminal vesicles and prostate secretions.
Smegma is the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which is seen around the glans and foreskin. Such a secret is odorless. It is a protective lubricant for the glans of the penis, it facilitates the sliding of the foreskin on the glans of the penis. Upon reaching old age, smegma stops being produced.
Ejaculation (ejaculation) is the release of semen during intercourse or masturbation. Sperm is a normal uniform whitish color, with no additional impurities. It has a specific "horse chestnut" smell. During the passage through the urethra, semen mixes with secretions from the urethral glands. When the glandular discharge changes, it can change color to light gray.
Ejaculation during sleep is called wet dreams. It is observed during the development of reproductive function in adolescents or an increase in testosterone levels. The issuance rate is up to three times a week.
Yellow discharge
Physiologic yellow glandular discharge from the penis is seen when smegma with nonspecific microflora is sown. This is observed when the rules of personal hygiene are violated. When smegma breaks down, an unpleasant odor appears. The secret is easily washed off with warm water. To keep the genitals clean, you need to shower twice a day.
Pathological discharge from the penis.
The first sign of pathological discharge is an increase in its amount. This is the time when the pathogen only penetrates the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract and has not yet caused inflammation.
In the future, the discharge from the penis changes color to a more cloudy one. They become profuse, sticky and stringy. Complaints of itching, burning, pain in the lower abdomen and along the urethra, aggravated by urination and during intercourse, join. This condition is characterized by the development of the inflammatory process of the genitourinary system.
Pathological discharge from the penis causes:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis);
- opportunistic microorganisms (chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, yeast fungi, staphylococci);
- Chemicals (soap, detergents, lubricants, lubricants for condoms);
- urinary tract injuries (surgical interventions, dilation of the urethra);
- genitourinary tract tumors (prostate adenoma, bladder tumors);
- stones and sand pass through the urinary tract.
The same process, changing stages, is characterized by a change in the discharge from the urethra.
White discharge
Often the first symptom of inflammatory and sexually transmitted processes caused by opportunistic flora is abundant white discharge, which later changes color and consistency.
Yeast growth in the urethra causes urogenital candidiasis (thrush). With the disease, there is an abundant cheesy discharge with a sour smell. Men complain of itching and burning in the urethra, heaviness in the lower abdomen. The color of the secreted discharge can be changed by secondary opportunistic flora that have joined.
Sperm leakage from the penis without intercourse or orgasm (spermatorrhea) indicates a decreased tone of the sphincters of the vas deferens. This condition can occur as a result of chronic inflammation or brain damage.
Yellow discharge
Yellow discharge is the first sign of inflammation of the genitourinary system, which can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, nonspecific flora, and an allergic reaction to chemicals. To identify the cause of such symptoms and the appointment of a specific treatment, the consultation of a doctor is required.
Purulent discharge
Purulent discharge from the urethra with an unpleasant putrid odor with gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, gardnerellosis is observed. In addition to abundant discharge, the man complains of discomfort in the lower abdomen, a burning sensation when urinating.
Symptoms are most pronounced in the morning. This is due to the accumulation of secretions in the urethra after a long stay in a horizontal position and a decrease in the frequency of nocturnal urination. The so-called morning gout symptom. When a few cloudy yellow drops are discharged before urinating.
Bleeding
Bloody discharge from the penis definitely cannot be the norm. This is always a pathological phenomenon. What are the reasons for the discharge of drops of blood from the urethra?
The most common reason is an acute inflammatory process. The appearance of a bloody component in natural fluids indicates trauma to the inflamed mucous membranes by an aggressive factor.
Chronic prostatitis can cause red blood during ejaculation. This is due to the appearance of stones in the testicles with prolonged inflammation. Stones damage small vessels and blood droplets separate.
Varicose veins in the pelvis and perineal region cause increased permeability of the vascular wall and the entry of erythrocytes into the seminal fluid.
The passage of sand and stones damages the delicate walls of the mucous membranes of the urethra. There is a loss of blood along with a natural discharge from the urethra and during urination.
A common symptom of tumors of the genitourinary system is bloody discharge from the penis. The mechanism of appearance of such signs is considered minor trauma with uric acid salts, excretion products from the body, and sperm.
A kidney disease such as glomerulonephritis is characterized by damage to the kidney tubules and the presence of bloody content in the urine. The disease is often accompanied by symptoms of kidney failure.
Treatment
Treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor. For an examination, you can contact a venereologist or urologist. After clinical and laboratory tests, the doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory therapy and antibiotics, taking into account the sensitivity to the pathogen.
Independent and uncontrolled intake of antibacterial drugs leads to the development of resistance in microorganisms, as well as the transition of the process to a chronic stage.
Long-term parasitism of pathological flora in the genitourinary system disrupts sperm production. They lose the ability to move. This leads to infertility.
conclusion
Discharge from the penis is the body's first signal about a disease of the genitourinary system. The best prevention of male diseases is compliance with the rules of personal hygiene and discrimination in sexual relations. A consistent partner and a well-established life will help avoid health problems.