In men, discharge from the genitals appears in the form of a small amount of fluid or mucus in a different condition and color. Fluid (mucus) is secreted from the urethra, and it is possible to distinguish the secretion of the preputial gland under the skin covering the head of the penis.
Physiological discharge
- criteria for urine norm is light golden color, no odor;
- Criteria for the degree of secretion from the prostate are viscous nature, white color, a certain sperm odor;
- criterion of ejaculation norm, gray sperm with mucus consistency, mixed with secretions secreted by the prostate;
- The criterion for the norm of smegma is thick white fat.
Smegma (preputial lubrication) accumulates under the foreskin of the penis and is the accumulation of fat and residues of certain bacteria. Serves to reduce the feeling of friction between oil, scalp & foreskinAt different stages of life, the amount of secretion secreted by the preputial glands is different, the peak falls during puberty and stops completely in old age.
When hygiene rules are not followed, smegma accumulates under the foreskin. Fats oxidize and the proteins that make them up begin to break down. Simply put, the decay process begins. The color of the lubricating oil turns green, a rotten odor appears. Constant accumulation of lubricating oil causes chronic balanitis or the development of more malignant tumors.
The urethral glands secrete a colorless fluid called urethral fluid. Serves to protect the urethra. Appearance is associated with strong excitement during an erection. The amount of secretions depends on the physiological characteristics of each organism, but increases after prolonged abstinence.
Wet dreams (sperm discharge) that are not sexually active in the morning are possible. Contamination is possible in both adolescents and adult men who have not had sex for a long time.
With strong tension of the abdominal muscles, a small amount of clear mucus is released from the urethra. In addition, constipation may occur during constipation.
Pathological changes in ejaculation
Abnormal discharge from the penis may indicate a sexually transmitted disease (STD), cancer, nonspecific inflammation, or genital trauma.
It is possible to distinguish from ordinary secretions, perhaps those related to a pathological nature by their nature, smell and color:
- the volume of discharge increased or decreased;
- the color changed, the stream became cloudy;
- there were blood impurities, pus, lumps of mucus;
- change in structure: the discharge became sticky and thick;
- the smell became fishy, sour or rotten;
- Unpleasant sensations occur when urinating.
If you notice any change in your speech, it is dangerous to treat yourself. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible, make sure you get tested and get a stain at the same time.
Features of the discharge of sexually transmitted diseases
Fluids that are very viscous and have a clear color are, as a rule, a chronic form of mycoplasmosis and ureaplasmosis, chlamydia. During the analysis, up to 5 leukocytes are found in the visual field.
If the discharge is white and transparent, it indicates the presence of acute mycoplasmosis, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis.
Discharge with purulent spots and a characteristic odor is a sign of gonorrhea. The structure is very thick and sticky, the color is greenish-yellow. Laboratory tests reveal a large number of leukocytes. Painful sensations are also noted when urinating.
Infections with many pathogens are common in sexually transmitted infections. The symptoms and nature of the discharge take on a completely different appearance, so it is very important to perform high-quality laboratory tests to determine the true causative agents of the disease.
Non-venereal inflammation and discharge in men
When non-specific bacteria enter the pelvic organs, non-venous inflammation occurs, which can be the result of immune problems. When small amounts of pathogenic bacteria begin to dominate beneficial bacteria, their own microflora, which in turn causes non-infectious inflammation, becomes conditionally pathogenic.
Non-gonorrheal urethritis is characterized by discharge in the form of small amounts of purulent lumps. Frequent urination, itching. The infection progresses, first to the bladder and then to the kidneys. When the kidneys are infected, the discharge contains blood. This is a very dangerous symptom.
Candida fungi cause candidiasis. An increase in the number of these fungi occurs with a weakening of their immunity, as well as after taking antibiotics. Symptoms include a curd-like discharge. There is a sour smell, itching, especially when urinating.
Gardnerellosis of the urethra is characterized by a certain fishy odor, the discharge turns a small amount of yellow-green color. This infection occurs when there is a disorder in 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 is very painful.
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.
Discharge not characteristic of inflammation
Spermatorea is a passive leakage of sperm, without masturbation or sexual intercourse. This disease is most often the result of stress, neurosis or spinal diseases. The ducts are innervated by spermatorrhea.
Bloody discharge may be seen after damage to the urethral canal, smear removal, catheter insertion, or the passage of sand or small stones through the urethral canal. In this case, the hematore is very painful.
A serious symptom is a brown discharge with pus and blood - indicating a malignant tumor.
If you find a discharge that is not characteristic of you, you should immediately contact a medical facility and get the necessary tests. The sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the sooner he will recover.
How is the exam going?
- First, the penis is examined. A procedure is needed to identify traces of trauma on the scalp and artificial skin. Pay attention to spills or spills.
- Compulsory examination and palpation of lymph nodes in the abdomen, determination of size, condition, temperature.
- Removal of secretions from the prostate for laboratory tests - for this prostate massage is performed through the rectum.
The laboratory examines the material collected under a microscope:
- a smear can determine the maturity of leukocytes, the number in the visual field. An increased amount 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, severe inflammation;
- if the amount of epithelium exceeds the norm, we are talking about chronic urethritis;
- smear has sperm - spermatorrhea;
- smear smear -urethrorrhea;
- The smear contains lipid granules - prostatorea.
To get reliable results, you need to follow some rules: do not wash yourself before taking the material, do not have sex the day before the analysis, do not go to the toilet for several hours without getting a smear.
LHC vaccination is required to identify most microorganisms belonging to the same species. Their features are studied for additional diagnosis of infection. General blood and urine tests are performed. Ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs and prostate, if necessary, followed by tomography.
Any uncharacteristic discharge is a serious reason to see a doctor. Even if the disease is obvious to you, you cannot cure it yourself. In this way, complications that are difficult to treat, even with the strongest antibiotics, can be obtained. The inflammatory process will not stop, but will take a latent form, fraught with serious complications such as death.
Preventive measures
It is easier to prevent than to cure any disease, so you can protect yourself from many problems by following simple hygiene rules. In addition, there are a few more rules:
- underwear should be made of natural materials, not tight;
- need proper contraception;
- casual sex should be avoided.
If venereal disease is found in at least one of them, compulsory treatment of both partners is necessary. Otherwise, a recurrent infection that will be dangerous, with a chronic form and even infertility, will occur.