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
Such discharge from the urethra is not an indicator of poor health, but, on the contrary, indicates that all systems in the body are functioning properly. The following types of discharge in men are considered normal:
- ejaculate– has a white 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 then can become yellow or green;
- prostate secret– has a white color, viscous consistency and a corresponding smell;
- urine– in a healthy person it has a yellow tint and practically no odor.
When analyzing discharge from the urethra, you should pay close attention to exactly what the urine looks like. If it has a strong smell, any impurity or flakes, then this indicates a disorder in the body. Some medications can affect its color and smell, but after they are discontinued, these indicators should normalize.
Causes of physiology
Mucous discharge can be observed with libidinal urethrorrhea, but it is considered normal. As a rule, mucus occurs in the morning when a man experiences sexual arousal. The abundance of discharge directly depends on the degree of erection.
Important!With libidinal urethrorrhea, the mucus contains sperm, so there is a chance 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 off with water; it 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, white liquid will begin to accumulate under the foreskin. In such a situation, the protein part disintegrates, because of this the color of the mucus turns green and a bright odor appears.
In the absence of regular sex, spontaneous ejaculation may occur. Most often, wet dreams occur in teenagers, but adult men can also experience this. It is not always possible to accurately determine the causes of urethral discharge in men. In some cases, patients have 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 disturbances in the body. To do this, you just need to take a closer look at exactly how the mucus from 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 may become too abundant or, conversely, almost stop appearing.
- Impurity.In addition to mucus, lumps, blood, pus or some kind of compaction are often found.
- Color.Significant cloudiness, as well as a change in color to yellow or green, will be an alarming symptom.
- Smell.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.
Advice!If you notice any of the above changes, contact a specialist for help as soon as possible. Self-treatment can lead to serious complications.
So that 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 STDs, purulent, mucous or purulent-mucous discharge may be observed. In the first case, there will be a very persistent unpleasant odor, as well as a yellow or green tint. In addition, the patient may notice severe itching, pain and burning during urination. These symptoms indicate gonorrhea.
The mucous formations will have a transparent color and are quite viscous in consistency. The presence of mucus may indicate STDs 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 will be 3 weeks.
Very 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 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 the mucous membranes, but 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 thrush begins to develop, white discharge from the urethra will be visible. In addition, 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 provokes the appearance of pus. In addition, there is severe swelling and acute pain when touching the head of the penis.
- Non-gonorrheal urethritis.Mucus appears in lumps and in large quantities. A man may also experience itching and a constant desire to go to the toilet. If inflammation occurs in the bladder, you may notice bleeding.
Other reasons
There are a number of 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 aroused. During this process, the patient does not experience 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 severe pain. These symptoms may 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!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 discharge often 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 about this. A diagnostic examination will allow you to identify the cause of changes and treat the pathology at an early stage.