The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems operate. Indicators of their activity are excretions. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the onset of a cold. And from the eyes - in the inflammatory process.
Often men are faced with an unpleasant phenomenon - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, knowledge of their character and nature will help them live peacefully.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of mucus is physiological information about your genitals. It is often the first to indicate the onset of a serious illness. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
The secretion of the male organ is a collection of mucus coming from 3 sources:
- urethra;
- sebaceous glands;
- abnormal skin formations.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the head of the genital organ.
Note to you gentlemen!Regular attention to your genitals will help you notice any changes in the nature of male secretions over time..
The nature of secretion from the penis depends mainly on its origin. They can be physiological or pathological.
Male physiological secretion is an indicator of the natural functioning of the glands of the genital organs. Additionally, it is normal during sensual stimulation or after sex.
The nature of this discharge generally does not cause concern 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, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- amount;
- color tone;
- consistency;
- frequency of occurrence.
Depending on the course of the disease, mucus may be in scarce, moderate or abundant quantities. The color tone varies from white to yellow. In some cases with blood elements.
An indicator that causes alarm is liquid or thick discharge from the penis, which appears more frequently than normal.
For your information!The same disease can be expressed in different types of discharge. And, conversely, different male diseases manifest themselves in the same discharge from the penis.
In addition, other illnesses that a person suffers from or abandonment are taken into account.
A natural secret that doesn't worry
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of a secretion that is not dangerous. These system activity factors include:
- natural state when excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure in the abdominal organs;
- 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 happen in the morning, after a long sleep. The volume of mucus is different for each person and depends on the degree of arousal.
Attention!Morning secretions may contain sperm, so this must be taken into account when planning a family. If it enters the female reproductive organs, pregnancy is possible.
This type of secretion 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 pressure in the abdomen, which occurs when it is tense, colorless mucus is found in the penis. It is odorless but sometimes has gray veins. Its consistency is viscous due to seminal elements and prostate secretion. Sometimes this colorless discharge appears during severe coughing attacks.
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 hygiene rules are not followed, microbes multiply there, which is indicated by an unpleasant odor.
The male secretion released after sex is called sperm. It contains a large volume of sperm and is considered the natural end of sexual intercourse. In adolescents, this secretion occurs during nocturnal emissions, 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 associated with the genitals. It is the nature of male discharge that is a reliable sign of any disease that has arisen.
Discharges of a pathological nature are:
- white;
- purulent;
- yellow;
- with blood.
White discharge coming from the penis indicates an infectious disease. If they are extravagant, this indicates candidiasis. In addition, during sexual intercourse and urination, a man feels pain and itching in the head body.
If the white discharge has a foamy character, it is trichomoniasis, a very common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge from the head of the organ signals prostatitis. This results in loss of potency 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 many leukocytes. The consistency of the secretion is similar to a thick liquid.
Thus, purulent discharge coming 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 secretion signals inflammatory processes in the mucous membranes 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, purulent discharge may appear.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis with urine, semen or anything else. 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 seeing a specialist.
Dear men, you should consider the appearance of various types of secrets as a signal to action. If the clear discharge changes color and consistency, only a doctor can determine the real cause. Self-medication in this case is not appropriate. Taking care of your health should always come first.