Men, like women, are very susceptible to diseases of the genital area and must therefore also carefully monitor their well-being and pay special attention to the discharge from the urethra at the time of sexual arousal. Because in this state a secret begins to appear from the penis, by means of which one can judge the health of the man. And what discharge is natural in men during arousal and what signal pathologies you are now experiencing.
What is the norm?
To have an idea of which discharge from the penis indicates the development of various diseases, the first thing you need to find out is which of them is normal. And you are:
- Libidic urethrorrhea. This is the name of a clear liquid with no specific odor that appears at the time of sexual arousal and acts as a lubricant. At the same time, very small amounts of transparent fluid are released from the penis and do not cause any discomfort to the man. The lubricating secretion contains some sperm, which are also motile and easily enter the partner's vagina, allowing her to become pregnant. For this reason, those who do not intend to have children in the near future are advised to use condoms (only if the woman is not taking OK) right at the beginning of intercourse, and not at the end of intercourse as many do.
- Sperm. It has a slimy consistency and a white color, does not differ in a certain smell and only begins to lift off the urethra when the maximum arousal is reached. It contains high levels of motile sperm and a secret produced by the sex glands. If this fluid enters a woman's vagina during ovulation (it occurs mid-menstrual cycle), the chance of having a child is 80-90%, even if little ejaculate is released at the end of intercourse. It is worth noting that some men associate this phenomenon with pathologies, but it is not. Most often, if other symptoms do not bother, this phenomenon is related to the physiological properties of the body.
- Smegma. It's a secret produced by the sex glands that are 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 area of the glans is not a pathology, but indicates insufficient compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.
All these secretions with strong sexual arousal are the absolute norm. However, if other symptoms are added (pain in the glans penis or in the groin area, itching, hyperemia, a certain odor, etc. ), this already indicates deviations that require an immediate doctor's visit and an immediate examination.
Pathological discharge from the penis
As mentioned earlier, it is normal for men to have phlegm when aroused. But what if it contains contaminants from blood or pus? Of course, you shouldn't sit back and see a doctor as soon as possible. After all, the presence of unnatural impurities in the secret secreted by the penis always speaks in favor of the development of pathologies.
And when arguing about why there can be specific discharge from the urethral canal in men, it is necessary to pay attention to the following pathologies, which are accompanied by a similar symptom:
- Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, the provocateurs of which are various pathogenic microorganisms.
- Oncological diseases.
- Venereal diseases.
- Complications of an inflammatory nature that occur after an injury during a stroke or surgery.
Fear and fear for their health arise in men especially in situations in which blood leaks from the urethral canal during ejaculation. And the reason blood flows out of the penis is mostly due to oncological diseases that affect the prostate, testicles or spermatic cords. But in this case there are other symptoms that are characteristic of these diseases:
- Painful urination.
- Urine turns red.
- Temperature increase.
- Mucous clots can leak out of the urethra (observed in the later stages of the development of pathology).
Important! Cancer is a dangerous disease that can be fatal. And therefore, in no case should its treatment be delayed. Most often, its development in men occurs against the background of an formed prostate adenoma that did not respond to adequate treatment.
If a sticky transparent secret, a viscous consistency that gives off an unpleasant smell, emerges through the urethra, it indicates the development of infectious diseases, which are transmitted directly during sexual intercourse. Additional signs of their presence are itching, reddening of the glans penis and the appearance of a rash. 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 large number of leukocytes that make it viscous. In this way, pus contamination can be determined in their composition, which already indicates a complicated course of these diseases. In the absence of pus, this is not a reason to postpone treatment, since such diseases can cause the development of phimosis. This is a condition characterized by the foreskin clinging to the glans penis and can only be removed through surgery.
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 see a doctor immediately. This includes the defeat of the paired genitals (testicles) or the urethra due to fungi, staphylococci, streptococci, etc. They can also be disturbed by itching in the perineum, swelling of the scrotum or glans, and hyperemia.
Diseases like:
- Balanoposthitis;
- non-gonorrheic urethritis;
- Prostator rhea;
- Hemorrhea;
- Spermatorrhea.
With these pathologies, a blood secret can also be released from the urethra of the penis, which is supplemented by pain in the groin, glans penis and scrotum. Often with their development, weakness, an increase in body temperature and difficulty urinating are noted.
What to do?
If, during sexual excitability, a man notices a discharge of exudate from the urethra that is uncharacteristic for him, you should immediately consult a doctor who will help you determine the exact cause of the occurrence. For this purpose, a number of diagnostic measures are usually prescribed, including:
- Urethral swab for bacterial culture.
- Semen analysis.
- 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 treatment that can reduce the manifestations of the disease and prevent the development of complications against its background.
If a man does not see a doctor and does not undergo full treatment, it can lead to the progression of the disease and the appearance of irreversible consequences that affect not only the quality of sexual life, but also his health in general.
After all, at the time of ejaculation, some diseases of the genitourinary system provoke the opening of bleeding, which is why a man can suddenly die. To prevent this, with pathological discharge, it is necessary to postpone sexual intercourse and be sure to consult a doctor. This is the only way to avoid the development of serious complications and maintain your male health for many years.