The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems work. Indicators of their activity are secretions. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the onset of a cold. And from the eye - to the inflammatory process.
Men often face an unpleasant phenomenon - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, knowing about their character and nature helps them to live calmly.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of the mucous membrane fact is physiological information about the genitals. It is often the first to signal 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;
- pathological skin formations.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the head of the genital organ.
Note to gentlemen!
Regular attention to the genitals will help you notice changes in the nature of male secretions in time. .
The nature of discharge from the penis depends primarily on its source. They can be physiological or pathological.
Physiological male secretion is an indicator of the natural functioning of the glands of the genital organs. It is also normal during sensual stimulation or after sex.
The nature of such discharge usually does not cause concern or discomfort in men. They often look like a viscous, colorless discharge and appear on the head of the penis. All other types of discharge in men are abnormal and therefore require special attention.
The main causes of the formation of unnatural discharge are primarily considered to be various diseases.
If the source of secretion is related to a disease, the following factors should be considered:
- Quantity;
- hue;
- consistency;
- frequency of occurrence.
Depending on the course of the disease, mucus can be scanty, moderate or abundant. The color shade varies from white to yellow. In some cases with blood elements.
A warning sign is a liquid or thick discharge from the penis that appears more often than usual.
FYI!
The same disease can be expressed in different types of secretions. And vice versa, different male diseases manifest themselves in the same discharge from the penis .
In addition, they take into account other diseases that a person suffers from or neglects.
A natural secret that is nothing to worry about
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of secretions that are not dangerous. Such system activity factors include:
- natural state when excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure on the abdominal organs;
- the functions of the sebaceous glands;
- sperm after sex.
When a man experiences sensual excitement, a transparent secretion appears on the head of the genital organ. They also occur in the morning, after a long sleep. The amount of mucus varies from person to person and depends on the level of excitement.
Attention!
The morning discharge may contain sperm, so this must be taken into account when planning a family. If it gets into the female reproductive organs, pregnancy is possible.
This type of secretion ensures the unimpeded passage of sperm through the urethra (urethra). In addition, the secret saves male cells from dying in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
During the increase in abdominal pressure, which occurs in a tense state, colorless mucus is found on the penis. It is odorless, but sometimes has gray veins. Its texture is viscous due to the seed elements and prostate secretion. Sometimes such colorless discharge appears during severe coughing fits.
Thanks to the work of the sebaceous glands, smegma is secreted in the male body. It consists of secretions produced by the sebaceous glands of the foreskin and head of the penis. If the hygiene rules are not followed, the microbes multiply there, which is indicated by the unpleasant smell.
The male secretion released after sex is called semen. It contains a large amount of sperm and is considered a natural ending to sexual intercourse. In adolescents, such a discharge occurs during nocturnal emission, which is a normal state of the body.
Signs of serious illness
Unfortunately, men, like all people on Earth, are susceptible to various diseases. The most unpleasant of them are related to the genitals. It is the nature of male discharge that is a reliable sign of emerging diseases.
Discharges of a pathological nature are the following:
- white;
- purulent;
- yellow;
- with blood.
White discharge from the penis indicates an infectious disease. If they are cheesy, this indicates candidiasis. In addition, during sexual intercourse and urination, the man feels pain and itching on the body of the head.
If the white discharge is frothy, it is trichomoniasis, a fairly common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge on the head of the organ indicates prostatitis. This results in loss of potency and urinary problems.
Purulent discharge from the penis is a sign of urethritis, which is an infectious disease. The mucus contains damaged cells of the urogenital canal and many leukocytes. The consistency of the discharge is similar to that of a thick liquid.
Thus, purulent discharge from the penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Other symptoms of the disease are pain, itching or cramps.
Yellow discharge indicates inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane of the penis. These can be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia);
- violation of microflora;
- various injuries of the urethra.
In some cases, purulent discharge may appear.
Bloody discharge from the penis with urine, semen, or anything else. This secretion can be observed in the presence of inflammatory processes, injuries or tumors. Diseases that cause bloody mucus include tuberculosis, cystitis, prostatitis, or cancer. In light of this, it is important not to delay the visit of the specialist.
Dear men, consider the appearance of various secrets as a signal for action. If the clear discharge changes its color and texture, only a doctor can determine the real reason. Self-medication is not appropriate in this case. Taking care of your health should always come first.