Men, just like women, are very vulnerable to diseases of the genital area, and therefore they also need to carefully monitor their well-being, paying special attention to discharge from the urethra at the time of sexual arousal. Since it is in this state that a secret begins to appear from the penis, by the nature of which one can judge men's health. And which discharge during arousal in men is natural, and which signal pathologies, you will now find out.
What is considered the norm?
To have an idea of which discharge from the penis indicates the development of various diseases, first you need to figure out which of them is normal. And they are:
- Libidous urethrorrhea. This is the name of a clear liquid without a specific odor, which occurs at the time of sexual arousal and serves as a lubricant. At the same time, transparent fluid from the penis is released in very small quantities and does not provide any discomfort to the man. The lubricating secretion contains some sperm, which are also mobile and easily penetrate into 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 OK) from the very beginning of intercourse, and not at the end of intercourse, as many do.
- Sperm. It has a mucous consistency and white color, does not differ in a specific odor and begins to stand out from the urethra only when the maximum peak of arousal is reached. It contains a high percentage of motile sperm and a secret produced by the sex glands. If this fluid enters a woman's vagina during ovulation (it occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle), the probability of conceiving a child 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, then 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 area of the glans penis 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 they are excited. But what if it contains impurities of blood or pus? Of course, do not sit back and visit a doctor as soon as possible. After all, the presence of unnatural impurities in the secret secreted from the penis always speaks of the development of pathologies.
And arguing about why in men from the urethral canal specific discharge can occur, it is necessary to note the following pathologies accompanied by a similar symptom:
- Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, provocateurs of which are various pathogenic microorganisms.
- Oncological diseases.
- STDs.
- Complications of an inflammatory nature that occur after injury during a blow or surgery.
Most of all fear and fear for their health in men arises in those situations when they note the discharge of blood from the urethral canal during ejaculation. And the reason why blood flows from the penis is most often oncological diseases that affect the prostate gland, testicles or spermatic cord. But in this case, there are other symptoms characteristic of these diseases:
- Pain when urinating.
- Urine staining red.
- Temperature increase.
- Mucous clots can come 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 it be delayed with his treatment. Most often, its development in men occurs against the background of a formed prostate adenoma, which did not respond to adequate treatment.
If a sticky transparent 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 may be noted, which already indicates a complicated course of these diseases. If there is no pus, then this is not a reason to postpone treatment, because such diseases can cause the development of phimosis. This is a condition characterized by adhesion of the foreskin to the glans penis, and can only be eliminated by 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 immediately go to the doctor. Among them is the defeat of the paired genitals (testicles) or the urethra by fungi, staphylococci, streptococci, etc. Moreover, they may be disturbed by itching in the perineum, swelling of the scrotum or glans penis and hyperemia.
Diseases such as:
- balanoposthitis;
- non-gonorrheal urethritis;
- prostatorrhea;
- hemorrhea;
- spermatorrhoea.
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, an increase in 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 uncharacteristic exudate for him, you should immediately visit a doctor who will help 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 treatment that can reduce the manifestations of the disease and prevent the development of complications against its background.
If a man does not visit a doctor and does not undergo a full course of treatment, then 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 in order to prevent this, when pathological discharge appears, it is necessary to postpone sexual intercourse and be sure to visit a doctor. Only in this way there will be a chance to avoid the development of serious complications and maintain your male health for many years.