Men, just like women, are very vulnerable to diseases of the genital area, and therefore they must also carefully monitor their well-being, paying special attention to the discharge from the urethra at the time of sexual arousal. Since it is in this state that a secret from the penis begins to appear, by the nature of which the health of men can be judged. And which discharge during arousal in men is natural, and which ones signal pathologies, now you will find out.
What is considered the norm?
To get an idea of which discharge from the penis indicates the development of various diseases, first you need to understand which of them is normal. And they are:
- Libidinal urethrorrhea. This is the name of a clear liquid without a specific smell, which occurs at the time of sexual arousal and acts as a lubricant. At the same time, the clear fluid from the penis is released in very small quantities and does not provide any discomfort to the man. The lubricating secretion contains some spermatozoa, which are also mobile and easily penetrate the partner's vagina, as a result of which she can become pregnant. It is for this reason that those who do not want to have children in the near future are advised to use condoms (only if the woman does not take well) from the beginning of the relationship, and not at the end of the relationship, as many do.
- Semen. It has a mucous consistency and white in color, does not differ in a specific smell and begins to stand out from the urethra only when the maximum peak of arousal is reached. It contains a high percentage of motile spermatozoa and a secret produced by the sex glands. If this fluid enters a woman's vagina during ovulation (occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle), the probability of conceiving a baby is 80 - 90%, even if little ejaculate is released at the end of sex. It is worth noting that some men associate this phenomenon with pathologies, but this is not the case. If other symptoms do not bother, this phenomenon is most often associated with the physiological characteristics of the body.
- Smegma. It is a secret produced by the sex glands located near the head of the penis. It can have a yellowish or whitish tinge and also give off an unpleasant odor. The accumulation of smegma in the glans area is not a pathology, but indicates insufficient adherence to the rules of personal hygiene.
All these secretions with strong sexual arousal are the absolute norm. However, if they are joined by other symptoms (pain in the head of the penis or groin, itching, hyperemia, a specific smell, etc. ), then this already indicates deviations that require an immediate visit to the doctor and examination.
Pathological discharge from the penis
As already mentioned, it is normal for men to have mucus when aroused. But what if it contains impurities of blood or pus? Of course, don't sit down and visit a doctor as soon as possible. After all, the presence of unnatural impurities in the secret secreted by the penis always speaks of the development of pathologies.
And discussing why in men from the urethral canal there may be a specific discharge, it is necessary to note the following pathologies accompanied by a similar symptom:
- Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, the provocateurs of which are various pathogenic microorganisms.
- Oncological diseases.
- sexually transmitted diseases.
- Complications of an inflammatory nature that occur after an injury during a stroke or surgery.
Especially fear and fear for their health in men arise in those situations when they notice the discharge of blood from the urethral canal during ejaculation. And the reason why blood flows from the penis are often oncological diseases that affect the prostate gland, testicles or spermatic cords. But in this case, there are other symptoms characteristic of these diseases:
- Pain when urinating.
- Red urine staining.
- Temperature increase.
- Mucus clots may come out of the urethra (seen in the later stages of disease development).
Important! Cancer is a dangerous disease that can be fatal. And therefore, in no case should he be delayed with his treatment. Most often, its development in men occurs against the background of a formed prostate adenoma, which has not responded to adequate treatment.
If a transparent sticky secret, a viscous consistency, emitting an unpleasant odor begins to stand out through the urethra, then this indicates the development of infectious diseases transmitted directly during sexual intercourse. Additional signs of their presence are itching, redness of the head of the penis and the appearance of a rash on it. Among the infectious diseases that affect the male genitourinary system, the most common are:
- ureaplasmosis;
- mycoplasmosis;
- chlamydia;
- herpes;
- syphilis.
With the development of infectious processes, the secretion released from the penis contains a huge number of leukocytes, which makes them viscous. So, in their composition, impurities of pus can be noted, which already indicate a complicated course of these diseases. If there is no pus, this is not a reason to postpone treatment, because such diseases can cause the development of phimosis. This is a condition characterized by the adhesion of the foreskin to the glans penis and can only be eliminated surgically.
Other infectious diseases can also become the cause of pathological discharge from the urethral canal in men, with the development of which it is also necessary to immediately go to the doctor. Among them is the defeat of the paired genitals (testes) or urethra by fungi, staphylococci, streptococci, etc. In addition, they can be disturbed by itching in the perineum, swelling of the scrotum or glans penis, and hyperemia.
Diseases such as:
- balanoposthitis;
- non-gonorrhea urethritis;
- prostatorhea;
- hemorrhea;
- spermatorrea.
With these pathologies, a blood secret can also be released from the urethra of the penis, which is complemented by pain in the groin, head of the penis and scrotum. Often, with their development, weakness, increased body temperature and difficulty with urination are noted.
What to do?
If a man, during sexual excitability, noticed a discharge from the urethra of an exudate that is unusual for him, you should immediately visit a doctor who will help you establish the exact cause of its occurrence. For this purpose, as a rule, a number of diagnostic measures are prescribed, which include:
- Urethral smear for bacterial culture.
- Spermogram.
- Examination by a proctologist.
- General analysis of urine and blood.
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs, etc.
As soon as the doctor establishes the cause of the pathological discharge, he prescribes a treatment that can reduce the manifestations of the disease and prevent the development of background complications.
If a man does not visit a doctor and does not undergo a full course of treatment, this can lead to the progression of the disease and the occurrence of irreversible consequences that will affect not only the quality of sexual life, but also his health in general.
After all, some diseases of the genitourinary sphere at the time of ejaculation provoke the opening of bleeding, which is why a man can suddenly die. And to avoid this, when pathological discharge appears, it is necessary to postpone sexual intercourse and be sure to visit a doctor. Only in this way will there be a chance to avoid the development of serious complications and preserve your male health for many years.