Discharge from the genitals in men appears in the form of small amounts of fluid or mucus, which have different conditions and colors. Fluid (mucus) is removed from the urethra, also making it possible to separate the secretions of the preputial glands, which are located under the skin that covers the head of the penis.
Physiological release
- urine norm criteria are light golden color, odorless;
- criteria of secretion rate from the prostate are viscous nature, white color, specific sperm odor;
- ejaculatory norm criteria are sperm mixed with secretions secreted by the prostate, gray in color, having a mucus consistency;
- The criteria for smegma norms are thick white grease.
Smegma (preputial lubricant) accumulates under the foreskin of the penis and is an accumulation of fat and certain bacterial residues. The lubricant works to reduce the feeling of friction between the head and foreskin. In different life spans, the amount of secretion secreted by the preputial glands varies, its peak falls at puberty, and in old age it stops completely.
If hygiene rules are not followed, lubricant (smegma) collects under the foreskin. Fats are oxidized, and the proteins that make up the composition begin to decompose. In short, the process of damage takes place. The color of the lubricant turns green, a foul odor appears. The constant accumulation of lubricant causes chronic balanitis, or worse, malignant tumors to develop.
The urethral gland secretes a colorless fluid called the urethral rhea. It works to protect the urethra. Her appearance is associated with strong arousal during erections. The amount of secretion depends on the physiological characteristics of each organism, but after a long period of rejection from sexual intercourse, the amount increases.
In the morning, wet dreams (spontaneous ejaculation of semen) unrelated to sex are possible. Contamination may occur in adolescents and adult men who have not had sexual intercourse for a long time.
With strong abdominal muscle tension, a small amount of permeable mucus is released from the urethra. Also, prostatorrhea can occur during constipation.
Pathological changes in discharge
Abnormal discharge from the penis can indicate a sexually transmitted disease (STD), cancer, nonspecific inflammation, or genital trauma.
It is possible to distinguish from the usual secretions associated with pathological nature, possibly by nature, odor, color:
- the amount of emissions becomes more or, conversely, decreases;
- the color has changed, the discharge becomes cloudy;
- there are blood stains, pus, lumps of mucus;
- structural changes: the discharge becomes sticky and thick;
- the smell becomes sweet, sour, or foul;
- an unpleasant sensation appears during urination.
If you notice any changes in your disposal, it is dangerous to self -medicate. You need to seek medical advice as soon as possible, make sure you undergo tests, and even undergo surgery.
Characteristics of STD release
The discharge becomes very viscous and has a transparent color, as a rule, is a chronic form of mycoplasmosis and ureaplasmosis, chlamydia. During the analysis, leukocytes were found in the field of view up to 5 units.
If the discharge has become white and translucent, then this indicates the presence of acute forms of mycoplasmosis, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis.
Discharge with purulent spots and a special odor is a sign of gonorrhea. Their structure is very thick and sticky, the color is greenish yellow. In laboratory tests, a large number of leukocytes are detected. Painful sensations during urination were also observed.
Infection with various pathogens is common in STDs. The symptoms and nature of the discharge look completely different, so it is very important to perform high -quality laboratory tests to identify the true causative agent of the disease.
Inflammation and non -venereal discharge in men
Non-venereal inflammation occurs when nonspecific bacteria enter the pelvic organs, and can also be the result of immune problems. The microflora itself becomes conditionally pathogenic, when pathogenic bacteria, which are in small numbers, begin to occur against beneficial bacteria, thus causing non-venereal inflammation.
Non -gonorrheal urethritis is characterized by discharge in the form of purulent lumps in small amounts. There is a desire to urinate, an itchy sensation. The infection increased, first infecting the bladder, then the kidneys. When the kidneys are infected, the discharge contains blood. This is a very dangerous symptom.
Fungi of the genus Candida cause candidiasis. The increase in the number of these fungi occurs with a decrease in their own immunity, as well as after taking antibiotics. Symptoms include a discharge that resembles cottage cheese in structure. There is a sour smell, itchy sensation, especially when urinating.
Gardnerellosis of the urethra is determined by a specific sweet odor, the discharge becomes yellow-green, in small amounts. This infection occurs when there is a violation of the microflora, in other words, when dysbiosis appears.
If the foreskin is inflamed (balanoposthitis), the discharge becomes purulent and mucous. The head of the penis turns red and becomes very sore.
Prostatitis manifests itself as a cloudy discharge that appears at the end of urination. The disease has serious complications such as lack of erection and complete impotence, anuria.
Unleashes inflammatory features
Spermatorrhea is a passive leakage of semen, without masturbation or intercourse. The disease is usually caused by stress, neurosis or spinal disease. With spermatorrhea, the ducts are preserved.
Bleeding discharge can appear after trauma to the urethral canal, taking a smear, inserting a catheter, as well as when sand or small stones pass through the urethral canal. In this case, the hematorrhea is very painful.
Serious symptoms are whiteness with pus and blood - they indicate the presence of a malignant tumor.
If there is an unusual whiteness in you, you should immediately contact a medical institution and undergo the necessary tests. The sooner an accurate diagnosis is made, the sooner recovery will come.
How is the exam conducted?
- First of all, a penis examination is performed. This procedure is needed to identify traces of trauma to the head and foreskin. Notice the rash or whiteness.
- Mandatory examination and palpation of the lymph nodes in the groin, determination of their size, condition, temperature.
- Sampling of secretions from the prostate for laboratory research - for this, prostate massage is performed through the rectum.
In the laboratory, under a microscope, a study of the collected material is carried out:
- smears can determine the maturity of leukocytes, their number in the field of view. An increased number indicates acute urethritis or a chronic inflammatory process;
- an increase in the number of eosinophils indicates an allergic process in the urethra;
- when erythrocytes are detected, we can talk about tumors, serious inflammation;
- if the amount of epithelium exceeds the norm, then we are talking about chronic urethritis;
- smears contain sperm - spermatorrhea;
- mucus found in smears - urethrorrhea;
- lipid grains are present in smears - prostatorrhea.
For reliable results, you must follow a few rules: do not wash yourself before taking the substance, do not have sex the day before the analysis, do not go to the toilet for several hours before doing the smear.
LHC inoculation is required to identify the largest number of microorganisms belonging to the same species. Their nature is being studied for further diagnosis of the infection. General analysis of blood and urine was taken. Ultrasound examination of the pelvic and prostate organs is performed, if necessary, according to the instructions, then tomography.
Any non-special discharge is a serious reason to see a doctor. You cannot cure yourself, even if the disease seems obvious to you. In this way, complications can be acquired that are difficult to overcome even with the strongest antibiotics. The inflammatory process will not stop, but will only acquire a latent form, which is fraught with serious complications, up to and including death.
Preventive measures
Any disease is easier to prevent than to cure, therefore, by following simple rules of personal hygiene, you can protect yourself from many problems. In addition, there are a few more rules:
- underwear should be made of natural materials, not tight;
- proper contraception is required;
- casual sex should be avoided.
Mandatory treatment for both couples is required if venereal disease is detected in at least one of them. Otherwise, re -infection will always occur, which is dangerous with the transition to a chronic form and even infertility.