Just 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
This discharge from the urethra is not an indicator of health problems, but, on the contrary, indicates that all body systems are functioning correctly. The following types of discharge in men are considered normal:
- ejaculate– it is white in color with a gray tint and the consistency resembles mucus;
- smegma- appears as a result of the work of the preputial glands, at first it is white, but later it can become yellow or green;
- prostate secret– has a white color, viscous consistency and corresponding smell;
- urine- in healthy people it is yellowish in color and practically odorless.
When analyzing discharge from the urethra, you should pay close attention to the exact appearance of the urine. If it has a strong smell, some impurities or flakes, this indicates a disorder in the body. Some medications can affect its color and smell, but after being discontinued these indicators should return to normal.
Causes of physiology
Mucous discharge may be seen in libidinal urethrorrhea but is considered normal. As a rule, mucus occurs in the morning, when a man feels sexual excitement. The abundance of secretion directly depends on the degree of erection.
Important!In libidinal urethrorrhea, the mucus contains sperm, so there is a chance of getting pregnant with unprotected sexual 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 and occurs as a result of the work of the glands that are 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, a white liquid will begin to accumulate under the foreskin. In this situation, the protein part disintegrates, which is why the color of the mucus turns green and a strong odor appears.
In the absence of regular sex, spontaneous ejaculation may occur. Most often, wet dreams occur in teenagers, but adult men can experience it too. It is not always possible to accurately determine the causes of urethral discharge in men. In some cases, patients experience defecatory prostatorrhea. It occurs with high intra-abdominal pressure, sexual neurasthenia or weakness of the pelvic muscles.
Pathological changes
A man can guess for himself that there are disorders in the body. To do this, you just need to observe exactly how the mucus in the genital organ 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 can become very abundant or, on the contrary, almost stop appearing.
- Impurity.In addition to mucus, lumps, blood, pus or some type of impaction are often found.
- Color.Significant cloudiness, as well as a color change to yellow or green, will be an alarming symptom.
- Smell.A healthy person will have odorless discharge. Otherwise, there is a sour, fishy or rotten smell.
- Consistency.Very sticky or thick mucus requires a person to see a doctor.
The characteristics of the 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 an expert for help as soon as possible. Self-treatment can lead to serious complications.
In order for you to understand the importance of timely consultation with a doctor, we will consider the possible causes of the appearance of pathological discharge from the urethra in men.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
With STDs, purulent, mucous or purulent-mucous discharge can be observed. In the first case, there will be a very persistent unpleasant odor, as well as a yellow or green tint. Additionally, the patient may experience intense itching, pain and burning when urinating. These symptoms indicate gonorrhea.
Mucous formations will have a transparent color and a rather viscous consistency. The presence of mucus may indicate STIs 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 as a result of an STD test, the incubation period is 3 weeks.
Often, patients have several sexually transmitted diseases at the same time, so purulent discharge from the urethra can be combined with mucous membranes. In this sense, doctors do not rely only on symptoms and also take into account test results.
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 mucous membranes, but they actively multiply only under stress, prolonged use of antibiotics or hypothermia.
Let's consider diseases that can develop against the background of these changes:
- Candidiasis.If candidiasis begins to develop, 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.As the disease develops, inflammation of the foreskin occurs, which causes pus to appear. In addition, there is intense swelling and sharp pain when touching the head of the penis.
- Non-gonorrheal urethritis.The mucus appears in lumps and in large quantities. A man may also experience itching and a constant urge to go to the bathroom. If inflammation occurs in the bladder, you may notice bleeding.
Other reasons
There are several cases when discharge from the urethra in men does not indicate venereal processes or inflammation. This includes spermatorrhoea, during which sperm leaks into men when aroused. During this process, the patient does not feel 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 very little blood, but there will be a lot of pain. These symptoms can be caused by high blood pressure, kidney stones, or large amounts of protein in the urine.
During bowel movements, brown discharge with a small amount of pus may occur.
Important!This secretion indicates the presence of a malignant tumor located in the bladder, prostate or urethra.
Clear discharge from the urethra may be a symptom of prostatorrhea. They arise due to the active work of the prostate gland. This type of discharge usually indicates chronic prostatitis, prostate adenoma or changes in the bladder.
Even if white discharge in men is not accompanied by itching, pain, swelling or other unpleasant symptoms, it is best to consult a specialist on this matter. A diagnostic examination will identify the cause of the changes and treat the pathology early.