The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems function. Indicators of their activity are excretions. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the onset of a cold. And from the eyes - about the inflammatory process.
Men often face an unpleasant phenomenon - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, knowing their character and nature will help them live peacefully.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of mucus is to obtain physiological information about one's genitals. Very often, it is the first to indicate the onset of a serious illness. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
The discharge from the male organ is a collection of mucus from 3 sources:
- urethra;
- sebaceous glands;
- abnormal skin formations.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the head of the genital organ.
Attention gentlemen!Regular attention to your genitals will help you notice any changes in the nature of male secretions over time..
The nature of penile discharge depends mainly on its source. They can be physiological or pathological.
Male physiological secretion is an indicator of the natural functioning of the glands of the genital organs. In addition, it is normal during sensual stimulation or after sexual intercourse.
The nature of these discharges generally does not cause any worry or discomfort in men. They often look like viscous, colorless mucus and appear on the head of the penis. All other types of discharge in men are pathological and therefore require special attention.
The main causes of unnatural secretions are mainly considered to be various diseases.
If the source of excretion is associated with a disease, then you should pay attention to the following factors:
- quantity;
- color shade;
- consistency;
- frequency of appearance.
Depending on the course of the disease, mucus may be present in small, moderate or abundant amounts. The color shade varies from white to yellow. In some cases with blood elements.
An alarming indicator is liquid or thick discharge from the penis, which appears more often than usual.
For your information!The same disease can be expressed by different types of discharge. And conversely, different male diseases are manifested by the same secretion on the penis..
Additionally, other illnesses that a person suffers from or his negligence are taken into account.
A natural secret that doesn't worry
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of non-dangerous secretion. These system activity factors include:
- natural state during excitement or in the morning;
- increased pressure on the abdominal organs;
- functions of the sebaceous glands;
- sperm after sex.
When a man experiences sensual excitement, a transparent discharge appears on the head of the genital organ. They also occur in the morning, after a long sleep. The volume of mucus is different for everyone and depends on the degree of excitement.
Attention!Morning discharge may contain sperm, so this should be taken into account when planning a family. If it enters the female reproductive organs, pregnancy is possible.
This type of flow ensures the unhindered passage of sperm through the urethra (urethra). In addition, the secret saves male cells from death in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
When increasing pressure in the abdomen, which occurs when it is tense, colorless mucus is found on the penis. It is odorless, but sometimes contains gray veins. Its consistency is viscous due to the seminal elements and prostatic secretion. Sometimes such colorless discharge appears during severe coughing attacks.
Thanks to the work of the sebaceous glands, smegma is secreted in the male body. It is a secretion produced by the sebaceous glands of the foreskin of the penis and its head. If hygiene rules are not followed, microbes multiply there, as indicated by an unpleasant odor.
The male secretion released after sexual intercourse is called semen. It contains a large volume of sperm and is considered the natural end of sexual intercourse. In adolescents, such discharge occurs during nocturnal emissions, which is a normal state of the body.
Signs of serious illness
Unfortunately, men, like all inhabitants of the planet, are susceptible to various diseases. The most unpleasant of them are those associated with the genitals. It is the nature of male secretion that is a reliable signal of any disease that has arisen.
Pathological discharges are:
- white;
- purulent;
- YELLOW;
- with blood.
White discharge from the penis indicates an infectious disease. If they are corny, this indicates candidiasis. In addition, during sexual intercourse and urination, a man feels pain and itching on the body of the head.
If the white secretion has the character of foam, it is trichomoniasis, a fairly common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge on the head of the organ signals prostatitis. This leads to loss of power and problems urinating.
Purulent discharge from the penis is an indicator of urethritis, which is an infectious disease. The mucus contains damaged cells of the genitourinary canal and numerous leukocytes. The consistency of the secretion is similar to that of a thick liquid.
So, purulent discharge from the male penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Additional symptoms of the disease are pain, itching or cramping.
Yellow discharge signals inflammatory processes in the mucous systems of the penis. These can be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia);
- disruption of microflora;
- various injuries of the urinary canal.
In some cases, a purulent secretion may appear.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis along with urine, semen or other. This secretion is observed in the presence of inflammatory processes, injuries or tumors. Diseases that cause bloody mucus include tuberculosis, cystitis, prostatitis or cancer. Given this, it is important not to delay consulting a specialist.
Dear men, you should consider the appearance of various types of secrets as a signal for action. If the clear discharge changes color and consistency, only a doctor can determine the true cause. Self-medication in this case is not appropriate. Taking care of your health should always come first.