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 - on 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 about their character and nature will help them live calmly.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of the mucus fact is physiological information about its genitals. Quite often, it is the first to indicate the onset of a serious disease. 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 formations.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the head of the genital organ.
Note to gentlemen!Regular attention to your genitals will help you notice any changes in the nature of male secretions in time..
The nature of discharge from the penis mainly depends 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. In addition, it is normal during sensual stimulation or after sex.
The nature of such discharge usually does not cause any 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, then you should pay attention to the following factors:
- quantity;
- color shade;
- consistency;
- frequency of occurrence.
Depending on the course of the illness, mucus can be in scanty, moderate or copious amounts. The color shade 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 often than usual.
For your information!The same ailment can be expressed in different types of discharge. And, conversely, 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 taken into account.
A natural secret that does not cause concern
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of a secretion that is not dangerous. Such system activity factors include:
- natural state when excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure on the abdominal organs;
- functions of the sebaceous glands;
- sperm after sex.
When a man experiences sensual arousal, a transparent discharge 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 excitement.
Attention!Morning secretions 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 an unhindered 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 on the penis. It is odorless, but sometimes there are gray veins in it. Its consistency is viscous due to the seminal elements and prostate secretion. Sometimes such 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, as 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, 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 associated with the genitals. It is the nature of the male secretion that is a reliable signal of any ailments that have 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 cheesy, then this indicates candidiasis. In addition, during sexual intercourse and urination, a man feels pain and itching on the body of the head.
If the white secretion has the character of foam, it is trichomoniasis, a fairly common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge on the head of the organ signals prostatitis. This results in loss of potency and problems with urination.
Purulent discharge from the penis is an indicator of urethritis, which is an infectious ailment. 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 out of the male penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Additional symptoms of the disease are pain, itching or cramping.
Yellow discharge signals inflammatory processes in the mucous systems of the penis. These may be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia);
- microflora disturbance;
- various injuries of the urinary canal.
In some cases, a purulent secretion 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 visiting a specialist.
Dear men should consider the appearance of various kinds of secrets as a signal to action. If the clear discharge changes its color and consistency, then 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.