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 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 poor health, but, on the contrary, indicates that all systems of the body are functioning properly. The following types of discharge in men are considered normal:
- ejaculate– it has a white color with gray shades 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 become yellow or green;
- secret of the prostate– has a white colour, viscous consistency and corresponding smell;
- urine– in a healthy person it has a yellow tint and practically no odor.
When analyzing secretions from the urethra, you should pay close attention to what exactly the urine looks like. If it has a strong odor, impurities or flakes, this indicates a disorder in the body. Some drugs can affect its color and smell, but after their discontinuation, these indicators should normalize.
Causes of physiology
Mucous discharge may be seen with libidinal urethrorrhea, but is considered normal. As a rule, mucus is formed in the morning when a man experiences sexual arousal. The abundance of secretions directly depends on the degree of erection.
Important!In 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 discomfort. White discharge from the urethra is easily washed away with water, it occurs due to the work of the glands located on the head of the penis. Smegma moisturizes the penis and allows the foreskin to slide without discomfort. If hygiene is neglected for a long time, white liquid will begin to accumulate under the foreskin. In such a situation, the protein part disintegrates, due to this the color of the mucus becomes green and a bright smell appears.
In the absence of regular sexual intercourse, spontaneous ejaculation may occur. Most often, wet dreams occur in adolescents, but adult men can also experience it. It is not always possible to accurately determine the causes of urethral discharge in men. In some cases, patients present with defecatory prostatorrhea. It occurs with elevated intra-abdominal pressure, sexual neurasthenia, or weakness of the pelvic muscles.
Pathological changes
A man can guess for himself that there are ailments in the body. To do this, you just need to take a closer look at how exactly the mucus of the genital organ has changed. The cause of the disorder may be a tumor, inflammation, injury, sexually transmitted disease, surgery or medication.
Let's consider the distinctive signs that indicate the presence of pathology in the body:
- Volume.They may become too abundant or, on the contrary, almost stop appearing.
- Impurity.In addition to mucus, clots, blood, pus, or some type of compaction are often found.
- Color.Significant cloudiness, as well as a color change to yellow or green, will be an alarming symptom.
- Odor.A healthy person 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.
Advise!If you notice any of the above changes, contact a specialist for assistance as soon as possible. Self-treatment can lead to serious complications.
To make you understand how important it is to consult a doctor in a timely manner, 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 discharge may be observed. In the first case, a very persistent unpleasant odor will appear, as well as a yellow or green tint. Additionally, the patient may notice severe itching, pain and burning when urinating. These symptoms indicate gonorrhea.
The mucous formations will be transparent in color and have a rather viscous consistency. The presence of mucus may 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 exacerbation of chlamydia, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis. If chlamydia is detected following an STD test, the incubation period will be 3 weeks.
Most often, patients have several sexually transmitted diseases at once, so purulent discharge from the urethra can be combined with mucous membranes. In this regard, doctors not only rely on symptoms but also take test results into account.
Inflammatory processes
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 the 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. Additionally, the patient may experience pain in the groin area, involuntary ejaculation, burning and an unpleasant odor.
- Balanoposthitis.With the development of this disease, inflammation of the foreskin occurs, which causes the appearance of pus. Also, when touching the head of the penis, severe swelling and sharp pain occurs.
- Non-gonorrhea urethritis.Mucus appears in lumps and in large quantities. A man may also experience itching and a constant desire to go to the bathroom. If inflammation occurs in the bladder, you may notice bleeding.
Other reasons
There are numerous cases when discharge from the urethra in men does not indicate venereal processes or inflammation. This includes spermatorrhea, during which sperm leaks out in men when they are aroused. During this process, the patient does not feel the sensation of orgasm and 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.
Brown discharge with a small amount of pus may occur during bowel movements.
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 secretion is often a sign of chronic prostatitis, prostatic adenoma or bladder changes.
Even if white discharge in men is not accompanied by itching, pain, swelling or other unpleasant symptoms, it is better to consult a specialist about it. A diagnostic examination will allow you to identify the cause of the changes and treat the pathology at an early stage.