Like women, representatives of the stronger sex may experience discharge from the genitals. They can indicate a disorder in the body or simply indicate the normal functioning of the genitourinary system. Due to the relevance of this issue, we want to consider this topic in more detail in the article.
Physiological secretions
Discharge from the urethra is not a sign of poor health, but on the contrary, shows that all systems in the body are working normally. The following types of discharge in men are considered normal:
- ejaculate– is white with a gray tint and mucus-like consistency;
- bad smell- appears due to the activity of the foreskin glands, at first it is white, then it can turn yellow or green;
- prostate secrets– white in color, highly viscous and has a corresponding odor;
- urine– in healthy people it is yellow and practically odorless.
When analyzing secretions from the urethra, you should pay attention to what the urine looks like. If it has a strong smell, any impurities or flakes then this indicates a disorder in the body. Some medications can affect its color and smell, but after stopping use, these indicators will normalize.
Physiological causes
Mucus secretion may be observed with sexual urethritis, but it is considered normal. As a rule, mucus appears in the morning when a man is sexually excited. The abundance of discharge directly depends on the degree of erection.
Important!With urogenital diseases, mucus contains sperm, so there is a possibility of pregnancy during 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 due to the activity of glands located on the head of the penis. Smegma moisturizes the penis and allows the foreskin to slide without causing discomfort. If not cleaned for a long time, white liquid will begin to accumulate under the foreskin. In such a situation, the protein part will decompose, as a result of which the color of the mucus turns green and a foul odor appears.
In the absence of regular sexual intercourse, spontaneous ejaculation may occur. Usually, wet dreams occur in teenagers, but adult men can also experience them. It is not always possible to accurately determine the cause of urethral discharge in men. In some cases, patients have prostate enlargement. It occurs when there is high intra-abdominal pressure, sexual nerve weakness or pelvic muscle weakness.
Pathological changes
A man can guess for himself that there are disorders in the body. To do this, you just need to take a closer look at exactly how the mucus from the genitals has changed. The cause of the disorder can be a tumor, infection, trauma, STD, surgery or medication.
Let's look at special signs that indicate the presence of pathology in the body:
- Volume.They can become too abundant or, conversely, almost stop appearing.
- Impurities.In addition to mucus, it is common to see clots, blood, pus, or some type of compressed substance.
- Color.Significant haze as well as a change in color to yellow or green would be an alarming symptom.
- Odor.A healthy person will have odorless secretions. On the contrary, it smells sour, fishy or rotten.
- Consistency.Mucus that is too sticky or thick requires seeing a doctor.
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 professional for help as soon as possible. Self-treatment can lead to serious complications.
So that you understand the importance of promptly consulting a doctor, we will consider possible causes of the appearance of pathologies from the urethra in men.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
With STDs, purulent, mucous, or purulent discharge may be observed. In the first case, there will be a persistent unpleasant odor as well as a yellow or green color. In addition, patients may also experience severe itching, pain and burning when urinating. These symptoms indicate gonorrhea.
The mucus will be clear and quite viscous. 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.
Purulent mucus forms are white or translucent. They occur during exacerbation of chlamydia, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis. If chlamydia is detected through STD testing, the incubation period is 3 weeks.
Very often, patients suffer from several sexually transmitted diseases at the same time, as a result of which purulent discharge from the urethra can combine with the mucous membrane. In this regard, doctors rely not only on symptoms, but also take into account test results.
Inflammatory process
Inflammation in the body occurs because the human pathogenic microflora becomes active with weak immunity. Some fungi, E. coli and staphylococci, are always present on mucous membranes but only multiply actively under stress, prolonged antibiotic use, or hypothermia.
Consider the diseases that can develop based on these changes:
- Candidiasis.If thrush begins to develop, you will see a white discharge coming from the urethra. In addition, the patient may experience groin pain, unwanted ejaculation, burning sensation and an unpleasant odor.
- Balanoposthitis.With the development of this disease, inflammation of the foreskin occurs, causing the appearance of pus. There is also a feeling of swelling and acute pain when touching the tip of the penis.
- Non-gonococcal urethritis.Mucus appears in clumps and in large quantities. A man may also experience itching and a constant need to go to the bathroom. If inflammation occurs in the bladder, you may experience bleeding.
Other reasons
There are some cases where discharge from the urethra in men is not a sign of venereal disease or inflammation. This includes spermatorrhea, in which sperm leaks out in men when aroused. During this process, the patient does not feel orgasm and sperm may appear even without having sex.
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.
During bowel movements, brown discharge may appear with a small amount of pus.
Important!Such discharge indicates the presence of a malignant tumor located in the bladder, prostate or urethra.
Secretion in the urethra can be a symptom of prostate enlargement. They arise due to the active activity 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 on this matter. Diagnostic examination will allow you to determine the cause of the changes and treat the pathology at an early stage.