The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems operate. The indicators of their activity are excretions. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the onset 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, knowledge of their character and nature will help them live calmly.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of the appearance of mucus is physiological information about his genitals. Very often it is the first to indicate the onset of a serious disease. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
Male organ discharge is a collection of mucus from 3 sources:
- urethra;
- sebaceous glands;
- abnormal skin formations.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on the head of the genital organ.
Note to the gentlemen!Regular attention to your genitals will help you notice any changes in the nature of male secretions over time..
The nature of secretions 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. Also, it is normal during sensual stimulation or after sex.
The nature of such secretions usually does not cause any concern or discomfort in men. They often look like colorless, viscous mucus and appear on the head of the penis. All other types of secretion in men are pathological and therefore require special attention.
The main causes of unnatural secretions are mainly considered 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 can be in scant, moderate or abundant quantities. 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 disorder can express itself in different types of secretion. And, on the contrary, several male diseases manifest themselves in the same discharge on the penis.
In addition, other ailments from which a person suffers or his negligence are taken into account.
A natural secret that does not cause concern
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of a harmless secretion. 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 sexual intercourse.
When a man experiences sensual arousal, 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 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 unhindered passage of sperm through the urethra (urethra). In addition, the secret saves male cells from dying in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
In the process of increased pressure in the abdomen, which occurs when it is tense, colorless mucus is found on the penis. It is odorless, but sometimes has gray veins. Its consistency is viscous due to the seminal elements and prostatic 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, as indicated by an unpleasant odor.
The male secretion released after sexual intercourse is called semen. 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.
Signs of serious illness
Unfortunately, men, like all people on earth, are subject to various diseases. The most unpleasant are those associated with the genitals. It is the nature of 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, this indicates candidiasis. Also, during sexual intercourse and urination, a man feels pain and itching on the body of the head.
If the white discharge 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 disease. The mucus contains damaged cells of the genitourinary canal and many leukocytes. The consistency of the secretion is similar to a thick liquid.
Therefore, purulent discharge coming out of the male penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Further symptoms of the disease are pain, itching or cramps.
Yellow discharge signals inflammatory processes in the mucous membranes of the penis. These can be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia);
- microflora disorder;
- various lesions of the urinary canal.
In some cases, a purulent discharge may appear.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis along with urine, semen or other things. This secretion is observed in the presence of inflammatory processes, lesions 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 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 true cause. Self-medication in this case is not appropriate. Taking care of your health should always come first.