The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems work. Indicators of their activity are excreta. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the beginning of a cold. And from the eyes - on the inflammatory process.
Often men face an unpleasant phenomenon - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, the knowledge of their character and nature will help them live peacefully.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of the fact of mucus is physiological information about her genitals. Quite often it is the first signal of the beginning of a serious illness. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
Discharge from the male organ is a collection of mucus coming from 3 sources:
- urethra;
- sebaceous glands;
- abnormal skin growths.
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 character of male secretions in time. .
The nature of the discharge from the penis depends mainly on its source. They can be physiological and pathological.
Physiological male 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 sex.
The nature of such discharge usually does not cause anxiety or discomfort in men. They often look like 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 secretions are mainly considered to be various diseases.
If the source of excretion is related to a disease, then you should pay attention to the following factors:
- quantity;
- color shade;
- consistency;
- frequency of occurrence.
Depending on the course of the disease, the mucus can be scanty, moderate or abundant. The color varies from white to yellow. In some cases with blood elements.
An alarming indicator is a liquid or thick penile discharge that occurs more often than usual.
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The same disease can be expressed in different types of secretions. Conversely, different male diseases manifest themselves in the same penile discharge .
In addition, other diseases from which a person suffers or their neglect are taken into account.
A natural secret that does not cause anxiety
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of a secretion that is not dangerous. Such factors of systemic activity include:
- natural state when excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure on the abdominal organs;
- sebaceous gland functions;
- sperm after sex.
When a person experiences sensual excitement, a transparent secretion appears on the head of the genital organ. They also happen in the morning, after a long sleep. The volume of mucus is different for everyone and depends on the degree of arousal.
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 discharge ensures unimpeded passage of sperm through the urethra (urethra). In addition, the secret saves male cells from death in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
In the process of increasing the pressure in the abdomen, which occurs during tension, a colorless mucus is found on the penis. It is odorless, but sometimes has gray streaks in it. Its consistency is viscous due to the seminal elements and prostatic secretion. Sometimes such a 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 a secretion produced by the sebaceous glands of the foreskin of the penis and its head. If the rules of hygiene are not followed, microbes multiply there, which is evidenced by an unpleasant smell.
The male secretion released after sex is called semen. It contains a large amount of sperm and is considered a natural end to sexual intercourse. In adolescents, such discharge occurs during nocturnal emissions, which is a normal state of the body.
Signals 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 the male secretion is a reliable signal for all the diseases that have arisen.
Discharges of a pathological nature are:
- white;
- purulent;
- yellow;
- with blood.
White discharge from the penis indicates an infectious disease. If they are cheesy, then this indicates candidiasis. In addition, during 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 of the head of the organ signals prostatitis. This leads to loss of potency and problems with urination.
Purulent discharge from the penis is an indicator of urethritis, which is an infectious disease. The mucus contains damaged cells of the genitourinary system and many leukocytes. The consistency of the discharge is similar to a thick liquid.
Thus, a 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 cramps.
Yellow discharge signals inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane of the penis. These can be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia);
- microflora disturbance;
- various injuries of the urinary tract.
In some cases, a purulent discharge may appear.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis with urine, semen or whatever. This secretion is observed in the presence of inflammatory processes, injuries or tumors. Diseases that cause bloody mucus include tuberculosis, cystitis, prostatitis, or cancer. In view of this, it is important not to delay the visit to a specialist.
Dear men, you should consider the appearance of various types of secrets as a signal for action. If the transparent secretion changes its color and consistency, then only a doctor can determine the real reason. Self-medication in this case is not appropriate. Taking care of your health should always come first.