The male secretion is a type of mucus that forms in the foreskin from the urethra. Usually, this physiological phenomenon will be the cause of serious experience, but not all secretions are related to the inflammatory process in the body. Some of them are the result of natural processes, indicating normal health.
physiological
Natural causes of male urethral discharge:
- Residual urine. Most are light yellow, sometimes the color is saturated. No peculiar smell, no cheese formation;
- The secret of the prostate. There is a smell of semen. It is characterized by a pale white mucus consistency;
- Ejaculation. This fluid is the result of the mixing of spermine with the secretions of the genitourinary system glands, namely:
- Urethra;
- prostate;
- Urethral bulb.
As a result, a gray viscous mucus will be released;
- Smegma. It is visually determined by its rich white color, but, in some cases, the liquid contains yellow or light green impurities.
The distribution of smegma is carried out systematically. It is a kind of fat composed of bacteria and fat residue. Located in the foreskin and coronary sulcus. The main function of this lubricant is to reduce the friction between the foreskin and the head. The abundance of these secretions is mainly due to the age of puberty. In the future, the activity of the foreskin glands will lose strength and stop completely in adulthood.
It is important to understand that compliance with personal hygiene standards is a must, because smegma tends to accumulate on the surface of the head under the foreskin. If it is not washed off in time, the oxidation of fat and the decomposition of the protein part will begin. This can lead to unpleasant odors and rot. It looks like cheese visually.
Perhaps it is the development of phimosis-a disease that cannot completely separate the head from the foreskin. If left untreated, this can lead to the development of chronic inflammatory processes and tumor diseases of the reproductive organs.
In addition to the above, male physiological secretions can also include:
- Urethral leak;
- prostatitis;
- emission.
Prostatitis-mucus with gray impurities. Contains a small amount of sperm. Formed by the prostate. Based on its transparency, the condition of the prostate is determined. Because of their insignificant size, these secretions are practically invisible. Usually, they are formed due to muscle tension associated with urination or constipation. This elevated fluid level is one of the symptoms of prostatitis and requires immediate treatment.
Contamination is random ejaculation that has nothing to do with sexual intercourse. The reason for this phenomenon is that the testosterone content is too high. The age of the man and the frequency of intercourse are not the least important. In men, the discharge may be during abstinence-this is discharge. It may occur during sleep. At the same time, in the morning, you will find white stains on your underwear.
Pathological secretions in men
Pathological urethral secretions are mainly related to:
- Possible sexually transmitted diseases;
- Malignant formation;
- Various mechanical injuries (previous surgery, other therapeutic interventions, injuries);
- The inflammatory process of the organs of the genitourinary system.
The most common criteria for determining the pathological nature of the discharge:
- Moderate to excessively abundant quantities;
- Cloudy, mixed with yellow or green;
- Usually contains mucus, pus or blood clots;
- Thick and sticky, or vice versa, too fluid and watery;
- Stirring fermented milk or fishy smell;
- Discharge after urination, sexual arousal or drinking alcohol;
- Bind to a specific time of day. They can be one-time or periodic).
It is important to understand that it is impossible to independently determine the diagnosis based on the nature of the discharge. This requires proper professional inspection. The nature of the secretion depends largely on the immune system and directly on the nature of the disease pathogen. In addition, the form of the inflammatory process (acute or chronic) plays a special role.
The secretions with unpleasant smell in STDs are usually divided into:
- Mucus is discharged. Indicates the presence of chlamydia or urethritis (mycoplasma or ureaplasma). They are characterized by a small amount of secretion. Colorless and sticky. Diagnose by microscope and detect white blood cells (the standard is 4 cells);
- Mucus-purulent. These secretions also indicate chlamydia as well as urea and mycoplasmosis. For chlamydia, they exist in a form of sticking to the light white shade of the head of the penis, and there may be transparent discharge from the male urethra;
- Suppuration. Male secretions are green or yellow. They are characteristic of gonorrhea. They have a pungent, rotten smell. Microscopic examination revealed that the fluid contained epithelial cells secreted from the urethra. In addition, the level of white blood cells increased significantly. The accompanying symptoms are severe cramps and burning pain during sexual intercourse and urination (mainly in the morning). Itching is also possible.
Non-venereous inflammatory process
In most cases, the cause of inflammation of the organs of the genitourinary system is their own conditional pathogenic flora. These are microorganisms whose activities are activated due to recent illnesses or the weakened protective properties of the body under the background of strong psychological and emotional stress. These microorganisms include:
- Candida
- Streptococcus and Staphylococcus;
- Escherichia coli.
They live on the surface of mucous membranes and skin. Their active reproduction is hindered by the immune system. The factors that weaken it, leading to uncontrolled populations of harmful microorganisms, in addition to those listed earlier, include:
- Low temperature;
- Negative effects of chemotherapy;
- Radiation exposure (radiation sickness);
- Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
The uncontrolled reproduction of conditional pathogenic flora can lead to the development of diseases, such as:
- Candidiasis or thrush. Urinary tract infections caused by Candida. For this disease, the characteristic symptoms are itching and cramps during urination and ejaculation. It is determined by visual inspection of the odor of curdled yogurt. In some cases, dull pain may occur in the waist and groin. The occurrence of candidiasis is mainly due to one of the side effects of radiation exposure, overdose of antibiotics or chemotherapy. Low levels of hormones can also lead to the development of this disease. Sexual infections of thrush are rare. If there is curd secretion, you need to consult a male doctor;
- Non-gonococcal urethritis. Diseases that affect the bladder. It is characterized by an insatiable urge to urinate frequently. Urethral pain is not as severe as venereal urethritis. A viscous fluid will appear after or during urination. In the early stages of disease development, it is characterized by clumpy purulent impurities. The discharge is moderate. If there is no necessary and timely treatment, the infection will affect the ureters and kidneys, so there will be obvious blood impurities in the discharge;
- Gardnerellosis of the urethra. For this disease, male urethral secretions are not significant. They are characterized by a pungent fishy smell. The color is mainly light yellow, but it can also be green. In some sources, this disease is interpreted as a complete venereal disease, but it is impossible for a male body to be infected with Gardnerella! In fact, the main reason for the development of this disease is the mediocre ecological disorder, which is due to the development of the factors listed above in the process of infringing on the immune characteristics of the human body. Timely referral for qualified help is easy to treat. The therapy includes drugs that stimulate immune cells, and a large number of lactic acid bacteria designed to correct the microbial community;
- prostatitis. Prostate inflammation. In the early stage, it is characterized by a large amount of light gray discharge. Without the correct therapeutic intervention, the disease can develop into a chronic form and become more difficult to treat. In this case, the amount of fluid discharged from the urethra is almost invisible, and the color becomes white. The main symptoms of prostatitis are heavy urination and weak erection. Neglected cases may threaten the development of anuria (insufficient urination) and impotence;
- Balanitis. It is inflammation of the foreskin, accompanied by edema. Usually, this disease is characterized by large amounts of purulent discharge and mucus masses in men. In addition, redness of the foreskin leaves and pain in the head of the penis were also observed.
other
Pathological secretions in the male urethra are not always related to the inflammatory process. This is usually related to dysfunction of the central nervous system or musculoskeletal system (trauma, constant stress, congenital or acquired diseases of the spine, etc. ). This discharge is typical:
- Nocturnal emission-passive ejaculation, has nothing to do with sexual intercourse, nor is it due to orgasm. The predisposing factors are spinal injury and constant stress. This physiological phenomenon is related to the violation of innervation and the decreased tension of the vas deferens;
- Bleeding. Represents bit by bit. In most cases, the cause of the disease is mechanical damage to the urethra caused by surgery or other treatment procedures (placement of catheters, mucosal smears of reproductive organs, etc. ). Urolithiasis may cause bleeding and is accompanied by severe pain in the waist and groin. This is due to the expulsion of stones. In this case, bleeding occurs during or immediately after urination. In addition, this phenomenon is observed in glomerular inflammation, accompanied by edema and increased blood pressure. Protein levels in urine have also increased.
- prostatitis. Male transparent discharge, which is the secret of the prostate, indicates chronic prostatitis or prostate adenoma.
What needs to be understood is that when suspicious secretions are found in the urethra for the first time, accompanied by cuts, burning or itching, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid complications!
Diagnosis of pathological secretion diseases of the penis
The inspection procedure includes several diagnostic procedures:
- Preliminary examination by a specialist in reproductive organs, namely foreskin, head and perineum. The main task is to identify possible organ deformations, rashes, secretions, and signs of inflammation;
- Feel the lymph nodes in the groin area and evaluate their condition. They may be:
- Increase or within the normal range;
- Hotter or colder than nearby tissues;
- Can be moved or not;
- Hard or soft
- Whether the patient feels pain when palpating.
In addition, check for ulcers in the inguinal lymph nodes;
- Finger diagnosis of prostate. The study was conducted through the rectum. In this case, fluid can be released from the urethra, which is necessary for microscopic examination. Adenoma is characterized by uniform enlargement of the prostate lobe and dense cords. Irregular growth indicates the development of malignant tumors. The discharge from the urethra during the massaging of the blood with the clot is a confirming factor. For the reliability of the study, it is recommended to avoid urination 1. 5-2 hours before the operation;
- Complete blood count and extended urinalysis. Should give up on an empty stomach;
- Material inspection (smear for microscopy and culture). A procedure that minimizes the risk of misdiagnosing a disease. The special precision is different. The stained smear under the microscope shows everything:
- Bloody corpse
- The presence of epithelium;
- Fat content
- Non-sexually transmitted pathogens belonging to the conditional pathogenic bacteria group.
- Ultrasonography and computed tomography of the genitourinary system. Usually, it is used to confirm or refute an existing diagnosis.
Only when there are ready-made histological examination results, it is possible to make a final diagnosis.
prevention
There are many prevention suggestions. First, you should monitor your personal privacy and hygiene. Neglect can lead to the development of many dangerous diseases. It is necessary to use laundry soap to clean the glans of the penis every day to remove smegma that has accumulated on the surface. This procedure should be performed twice a day (morning and evening). To avoid contracting sexually transmitted diseases, contraceptive measures should be used when having sexual contact with an unfamiliar partner. In addition, a comprehensive physical examination is required at least once a year, which will help detect and eliminate possible health problems in a timely manner.
Genital secretions in men and women are the norm, but sometimes it can talk about diseases. Often, pathological secretions are a precursor to sexually transmitted infections.
When a man is excited, the secretion is a natural physiological response of the body
Smegma is the physiological secretion of the glands in the head of the penis. Their numbers are small. They are removed under hygienic conditions and will not cause discomfort. In the case of unsanitary or non-compliance with the rules, smegma accumulates under the foreskin and may cause inflammatory diseases such as balanitis.
Sperm is secreted during ejaculation. It contains sexual secrets and sperm.
Ejaculation is unconscious ejaculation, which usually occurs during sleep and occurs in adolescent or long-term abstinence men.
If a man notices a change in the quantity and nature of these secretions, he should consult a doctor. Pathological secretions in men may be cloudy, gray, yellow, thick, and tacky. Their appearance is accompanied by burning, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal indicators of male secretions
During sexual arousal, the amount of male secretions is individualized. If a person monitors his health, then he knows his standards.
Physiologically, the amount of secretions increases with long-term withdrawal of intimacy. In this case, they become thicker and the color is more turbid. Emission rate:
- Watery, transparent;
- The smell is not manifested;
- Medium density.
Food, stress, chronic diseases, and bad habits all affect secretions.
Men's private hygiene rules:
- Use neutral acid soap.
- Wash the genitals twice a day.
- Pull back the foreskin and rinse the glans.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- The linen should be wide and made of natural fabrics.
Women discharged from hospital
Female secretions during sexual arousal are colloquially called lubrication. It has a clear, tasteless liquid appearance. The fluid is secreted by the epithelial glands of the vagina. It also includes white blood cells and microorganisms, which are representative of the normal vaginal flora.
Vaginal secretions are also secreted under normal conditions, and the amount is as high as 5 ml per day. When excited, it increases due to the blood supply to the gonads. According to the physical characteristics of the body, some girls have more and some girls have less.
Secretion during sexual arousal is a completely normal physiological phenomenon for women.
Thanks to the lubricant, it is ensured that the penis is inserted into the vagina comfortably. During ovulation, the composition of vaginal secretions changes to ensure conception.
Normal indicators of vaginal discharge
Female discharge rate:
- Liquid, transparent;
- It is jelly-like during ovulation;
- A small amount increases near ovulation and decreases after ovulation;
- Faint smell, no unpleasant shadows;
- Do not irritate the vaginal mucosa or the skin of the external genital organs;
- Not accompanied by subjective feelings.
During sexual intercourse, the amount of mucus secreted by the vagina will increase-this is a sign of hypersexuality.
Hygienic rules for normalizing vaginal discharge:
- Use special soap for private hygiene. The composition should contain lactic acid to maintain the acid-base environment in the vagina.
- Large excretion, daily use of sanitary napkins, regular replacement.
- Wear natural linen fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.
Excretion from the body means a lot. Usually, their presence indicates a state of health or any pathology, disease development, or infection process. In some cases, the secretion itself should not exist, for example, a runny nose, it is obvious that the person is sick. There is also discharge from the ears.
In the case of the reproductive system, everything is a bit complicated-from the genitals-their natural openings-fluid oozes, which is normal in some cases, but in other cases they will become one of the symptoms of the disease. Sometimes penile discharge is the only symptom of a serious illness.
Physiological discharge during excitement
Sexual urethra discharge is the secret of gonadal secretion. When excited, it will appear in all men. The amount of secretion is small and can be formed during sexual intercourse. In some cases, the secret will be heavily highlighted.
Norms or deviations?
How to determine whether a normal amount of secretions are released during the awakening process? The physiological functions of all people may be different, and there is no standard for the amount of secrets. However, if a person notices that the amount of fluid increases for no reason, it will change its consistency, smell and color, which is a sign of infection, inflammation, genital problems, etc.
There may be exceptions to this situation. Therefore, if a man has not had intercourse for a long time, the secret will increase. It may be a little thicker and more turbid, but there should be no yellowish tint, blood streaks and other changes. The biggest is a bit turbid.
An ordinary secret should have the following characteristics:
- No unpleasant smell;
- Transparent
- Medium-density consistency.
Factors that may affect secret characteristics:
- disease;
- Eating habits (consumer products);
- Abstinence
- Stress and improper lifestyle weaken the immune system.
In some cases, secrets secreted during excitement can cause bowel movements. From a physiological point of view, this process is normal, although its formation should be rare.
It is important to remember that the secret secreted by the penile urethra during excitement contains sperm. Due to poor quality or inflammation of the prostate, the color of sperm can change. In this case, when activated, the fluid may not be released as usual.
Discharged during inflammation
If a man does not have a sexually transmitted disease, we are talking about the inflammatory process, more precisely, it may be present in the body.
The pathogen may be as follows:
- Streptococcus;
- Candida;
- Escherichia coli;
- Staphylococcus aureus.
The inflammatory process in the urethra-the passage that allows fluid to pass through. In this case, the nature of the choice may be as follows:
- The presence of mucus;
- The presence of pus;
- viscosity;
- Turbidity.
treatment
Treatment can be prescribed by the attending physician.
Appropriate drugs are prescribed based on the identified disease. These are usually antibiotics, and they are also different.
Some antibiotics can fight sexually transmitted infections, while others are designed to suppress the pathogenic environment-Candida and other fungal microorganisms.
In addition, in the treatment of diseases, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin complexes, concomitant drugs, and dietary supplements are prescribed according to health conditions and accompanying diseases.
in conclusion
Penile secretions, to be more precise, excreted from the urethra during excitement, if ignored, can have certain consequences.
What you need to know about wake-up discharge:
- The normal state of the liquid secreted by the glans is transparent and white, without unpleasant odor, pus, or blood.
- Illness at discharge can talk about the development of sexually transmitted infections and the inflammatory process associated with sexually transmitted diseases.
- The characteristics of symptoms may depend on the duration of disease development, characteristics, and male immunity.
In some cases, if there are objective reasons, the changes in secretions are normal-diet changes, concomitant diseases, abstinence.