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 out of sight - to the inflammatory process.
Men are often faced with an unpleasant phenomenon - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, knowledge of their character and nature helps them to live calmly.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of the mucus is to obtain physiological information about his genitals. It is often the first indication of the onset of a serious illness. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
Discharge from the male organ is an accumulation of mucus from three sources:
- Urethra;
- Sebaceous gland;
- abnormal skin formations.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the head of the genital organ.
Note to gentlemen!Regular attention to your genitals will allow you to timely detect changes in the nature of male secretions..
The type of discharge from the penis depends mainly on its source. They can be physiological or pathological in nature.
Physiological male secretion is an indicator of the natural functioning of the glands of the sexual organs. In addition, it is 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 thick, colorless mucus and appear on the head of the penis. All other types of discharge in men are pathological and therefore require special attention.
Various diseases are considered to be the main causes of unnatural secretions.
If the source of excretion is related to an illness, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- Crowd;
- color shading;
- Consistency;
- Frequency of occurrence.
Depending on the course of the disease, mucus can be present in sparse, moderate or abundant quantities. The color varies from white to yellow. In some cases with blood components.
An alarming indicator is liquid or viscous discharge from the penis, which occurs more often than usual.
For your information!The same suffering can manifest itself in different types of discharge. And vice versa, different male diseases manifest themselves in the same secretion on the penis.
In addition, other ailments that a person suffers from or their neglect are also taken into account.
A natural secret that gives no cause for concern
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the creation of a harmless secretion. These system activity factors include:
- natural state when excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure on the abdominal organs;
- functions of the sebaceous glands;
- Cum after sex.
When a man feels sensual excitement, a transparent discharge appears at the head of the genital organ. They also occur in the morning after a long sleep. The amount of mucus is different for everyone and depends on the level of excitement.
Attention!Morning secretions may contain sperm, so this should be taken into account when planning a family. If it gets into the female reproductive organs, pregnancy is possible.
This type of discharge ensures unimpeded passage of sperm through the urethra (urethra). In addition, the secret protects male cells from dying in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
When the pressure in the abdominal cavity increases, which occurs when there is tension, colorless mucus forms on the penis. It is odorless, but gray veins can sometimes be seen in it. Its consistency is viscous due to the seminal elements and prostate secretion. Sometimes such colorless discharge occurs during severe coughing attacks.
Thanks to the work of the sebaceous glands, smegma is excreted 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 smell.
The male secretion released after sex is called sperm. 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.
Signs of serious illness
Unfortunately, men, like all people on Earth, are susceptible to various diseases. The genitals are the most unpleasant. It is the nature of the male secretion that is a reliable signal of any symptoms that have occurred.
Discharges of a pathological nature are:
- White;
- purulent;
- Yellow;
- with blood.
White discharge from the penis indicates an infectious disease. If they are cheesy, this indicates candidiasis. In addition, a man feels pain and itching on the head during sexual intercourse and urination.
If the white secretion has the character of foam, it is trichomoniasis, a fairly common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge from the head of the organ signals prostatitis. The result is loss of potency and problems with urination.
Purulent discharge from the penis is an indicator of urethritis, an infectious disease. The mucus contains damaged cells of the urogenital canal and many leukocytes. The consistency of the secretion resembles a thick liquid.
So, purulent discharge from the male penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Other symptoms of the disease include pain, itching or cramps.
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 to the urinary canal.
In some cases a purulent secretion may occur.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis with urine, semen or whatever. This secretion is observed in inflammatory processes, injuries or tumors. Diseases that cause bloody mucus include tuberculosis, cystitis, prostatitis, or cancer. Against this background, it is important not to delay visiting a specialist.
Dear men should consider the emergence of various secrets as a signal to act. If the clear discharge changes color and consistency, only a doctor can determine the true cause. Self-medication is not appropriate in this case. Caring for your health should always come first.