The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems function. The indicator of their activity is excretion. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the beginning of a cold. And from the eyes - about the inflammatory process.
Often men are faced with an unpleasant phenomenon - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, understanding their character and nature will help them live calmly.
Possible sources of male secretions
The main purpose of the appearance of mucus is physiological information about its genitals. Quite often, this is the first sign that indicates the onset of a serious illness. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
Secretion from male genital organs is the accumulation of mucus from 3 sources:
- urethra;
- sebaceous glands;
- Abnormal skin formation.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the tip of the genitals.
Attention gentlemen!Regular attention to the genitals will help you promptly notice any changes in the nature of male secretions..
The nature of the discharge from the penis depends largely on its origin. They can be physiological or pathological.
Men's physiological secretions are an indicator of the natural functioning of the glands of the genital organs. Additionally, it is normal when aroused or after sex.
The nature of such discharge usually does not cause any anxiety or discomfort in men. They usually appear as a 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 discharge are mainly considered to be various diseases.
If the source of excretion is related to disease, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- Quantity;
- color shade;
- Consistency;
- frequency appears.
Depending on the progression of the disease, mucus can be low, moderate or high. Color changes from white to yellow. In some cases there is a blood factor.
An alarming sign is a liquid or thick discharge from the penis, which appears more often than usual.
For your information!The same disease can be expressed in different types of secretions. And vice versa, different male diseases manifest in the same secretions on the penis.
In addition, other diseases that a person suffers from or their neglect are also taken into account.
A natural secret that doesn't cause anxiety
Physiological processes in the male body that lead to the appearance of discharge do not pose any danger. Such system operation elements include:
- natural state when excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure on abdominal organs;
- function of sebaceous glands;
- sperm after sex.
When a man experiences sexual arousal, a clear fluid appears on the tip of his genitals. They also occur in the morning, after a long sleep. The amount of mucus is different for each person and depends on the level of excitement.
Attention!Morning discharge may contain sperm, so this needs to be taken into account when planning childbirth. If it enters a woman's reproductive organs, pregnancy is possible.
This type of secretion ensures that sperm passes through the urethra (urethra) unhindered. In addition, the secret also helps prevent male cells from dying in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
During the increasing pressure in the abdomen, which occurs when the abdomen is tense, a colorless mucus appears on the penis. It has no odor, but sometimes there are gray veins in it. Its consistency is viscous due to seminal factors and prostate secretions. Sometimes such colorless secretions appear during severe coughs.
Thanks to the activity of the sebaceous glands, smegma is secreted in the male body. It consists of a secretion produced by the sebaceous glands of the foreskin and head of the penis. If hygiene rules are not followed, bacteria will multiply there, which is manifested by an unpleasant odor.
The male secretion after sexual intercourse is called sperm. It contains a large amount of sperm and is considered the natural ending point of sexual intercourse. In adolescents, such discharge occurs during nocturnal ejaculation, 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 those related to the genitals. The nature of male secretions is a reliable signal about any disease that has arisen.
Pathological waste is:
- white;
- purulent;
- yellow;
- with blood.
White discharge from the penis is a sign of an infectious disease. If they taste gelatinous, this indicates a candida infection. In addition, when having sex and urinating, men feel pain and itching in the head area.
If the white discharge is frothy, it is trichomoniasis, a fairly common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge on the head of the organ signals prostatitis. This leads to loss of potency and problems with urination.
Pus discharge from the penis is a sign of urethritis, an infectious disease. Mucus contains damaged cells of the genital tract and many white blood cells. The consistency of the secretion is similar to a thick liquid.
Therefore, purulent discharge from the male penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Other symptoms of the disease are pain, itching or cramps.
Yellow discharge signals inflammation in the mucous system of the penis. These can be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomonas or chlamydia);
- microbiome disorders;
- Various injuries of the urinary tract.
In some cases, pus may appear.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis along with urine, semen or whatever. This secretion is observed when there is an inflammatory process, trauma or tumor. Diseases that cause bloody mucus include tuberculosis, cystitis, prostatitis, or cancer. In view of this, it is important not to delay visiting a specialist.
Dear men should consider the appearance of various secrets as a signal to act. If the clear fluid changes color and consistency, only a doctor can determine the real cause. Self-medication in this case is inappropriate. Taking care of your health should always come first.