Discharge from the genitals can bother not only girls, but also men. Males have normal discharge that is odorless. Their source is the urethra. The discharge in females is called leucorrhoea. If you have noticed unhealthy discharge in yourself, then go to a face-to-face appointment with a urologist immediately.
Normal or pathology?
Urethritis is the male urethra. From there they appear periodically. There is such a thing as urethritis. It can be physiological or libido. Discharge of a transparent shade is visible from the outlet of the urethra. This occurs in the morning, right after waking up, or when a man is sexually aroused.
The urethra may be more clear or dilated. The lubricant that is released during sexual arousal contains sperm. Therefore, if you do not want to have children yet, it is advisable to protect yourself from early sexual intercourse by the genitals as well. In men the secretion of sperm is carried by the urethra. Helps to move in and out of partner's vagina. After all the environment there is acidic, and it is harmful for the life of sperms.
There may be another cause of bowel movements in boys and men. When a man pushes, he has a discharge on the head of his penis that is odorless and colorless. They may sometimes have whitish-gray inclusions. The consistency is viscous. These are secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicles. It is possible to appear after complete emptying of the bladder. Then it is called mixed prostoria. In very rare cases, a man may notice such discharge after coughing. Notices. It is not a disease, but a disorder that can be cured.
The next type of secretion comes from the male's genitals. This includes the secret of the sebaceous glands of the head and foreskin of the penis. If a man washes, changes his underwear and does not wear someone else's underwear, these secretions will wash away. They will not be the center of attention. If the hygiene is not so good, there may be accumulation of smegma in large quantities. The pathological flora will multiply and develop there, as the genitals and underwear will smell unpleasant.
Sperm
Sperm - discharge, which contains a lot of spermatozoa (sperm). Semen is released during ejaculation, that is, at a moment of extreme pleasure during intercourse of a different nature. Also in dreams men and boys sometimes have wet dreamsSo sperm are also released from the penis.
Wet dreams occur mainly during puberty. This is 2-5 cases per month. But with the change in hormone balance, there can also be several times a week dreaming. If the sperm does not come out of the penis at the time of intercourse, so it is called "". It is a disease caused by a violation of muscle tone in the vas deferens. Basically, it accompanies diseases of the brain or chronic inflammation in the ducts.
pathological discharge
The physiological discharges normally found in men and men are described above. Here we will look at the discharges that are associated with health problems. Basically, the pathological discharge from the urethra bothers men suffering from urethritis. It is an inflammatory processIt develops in the urethra. An infection or non-infectious factor can irritate the urethra.
Infection can be either specific or non-specific. Typical is mainly trichomoniasis or gonorrhea. And non-specific urethritis can be triggered by such pathogens:
- mycoplasma
- ureaplasma
- chlamydia
- herpes
- staphylococcus aureus
- streptococcus
Non-infectious causes of urethritis and discharge related to the genital tract:
- injury, narrowing of the urethra
- irritation from chemicals
- mechanical damage to the mucous membrane
- allergen effect
Discharge from the genital tract in men can vary in color, as well as in transparency. It depends on how active the inflammation is, in what stage, what kind of flora is produced. The composition of the secretion from the penisIncludes:
- mud
- liquid
- cells of different origin
If there are a lot of last-name components, the discharge becomes cloudy, which the man himself can see. If a large number of epithelial cells appear in the secretion, the secretion thickens and takes on a grayish tint.
Symptoms of candidiasis:
- white spots on the head of the penis
- The head of the penis has an unpleasant odor, reminiscent of yeast or sourdough bread
- There are unpleasant sensations on the penis and in the perineal region: burning, itching, sometimes pain.
- excessive discharge when emptying the bladder
- red spots on the tip of the penis and inside the foreskin
- Sometimes white discharge other than urine
- Pain during sex (on the head and foreskin)
- Sexual partner (wife, girl) complains of discomfort up to pain during intercourse
- The partner has a white discharge of a curd consistency
Another possible cause of white discharge in men is ureaplasmosis, chlamydia, mycoplasmosis. It can also be an inflammation of the prostate gland, the symptoms of which are as follows:
- frequent urge to urinate
- discomfort during bowel movements
- burning in the perineum and urethra
- intermittent and difficult bladder emptying
- sexual disorder
If prostatitis is not treated, the erection will disappear, and it will also be impossible to conceive a child in the future. Therefore, if one or more of the above symptoms appear, immediately consult a doctor for a face-to-face consultationconsult with.
Trichomoniasis can cause yellowish discharge in men. But in most cases, the disease has a latent course, that is, there will be no symptoms. If there are still symptoms, there will be, among other things, some of them:
- discomfort in the perineum
- feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen
- frequent and excessive urge to urinate
- burning and stinging while urinating
discharge with odor
The first possible cause (and the most harmless) is a violation of hygiene. As mentioned above, smegma is a normal (non-disease) male discharge. If you do not regularly wash at least once a day, thenSmegma accumulates, bacteria multiply in it, causing a not very pleasant smell. These aromas can vary from person to person.
If you follow the rules of hygiene, and the unpleasant odor is still present, the doctor may suspect a metabolic disorder. In such cases, the most common cause is diabetes mellitus. Smegma will stand out in sufficient quantities, becauseLaundry will be wet.
Infection also causes foul-smelling discharge in men. Basically, there is a pathological process in the urethra. A doctor may suspect urethritis due to a gonorrhea infection. The nature of the discharge is described above. Urogenital candidiasis is most likely to develop if the foul odor smells sour.
If the discharge from the genitals smells like fish, then most likely the man has Mali's disease. In women the same pathogen causes the disease called. But these are very rare cases, the disease is very rare in women. More common. Gardnerella is a conditionally pathogenic flora. It multiplies when exposed to certain factors. Factors for the development of Gardnerellosis:
- sensual sex life
- Tight synthetic underwear (made from non-natural materials)
- Long courses of antibiotics or immunosuppressants
- spermicidal condom
- urinary tract inflammation
- decreased immunity
discharge with blood in men
The main cause is infection. The discharge can either be completely bloody or contain streaks of blood. If the infection in the urethra has multiplied, you will see such a symptom on its own, but not necessarily. Urethritis mainUsually such cases are caused by candida, trichomonas or gonorrhea infection. The stronger the inflammation, the more blood comes out.
Possible cause number two is careless medical manipulations. The urethra is injured, and therefore blood comes out. Procedures that can damage the urethra:
- catheter placement
- catheter removal
- Bouquet
- take a swab
- cystoscopy
Allocations occur simultaneously with blood. It should be noted that in this case, scarlet blood, without clots, quickly clogs.
The next cause of bloody discharge from the penis is the passage of stones, sand. They are secreted from the kidney or bladder and pass through the urethra. Microliths harden, they injure the mucous membranes and walls of blood vessels, which causes bleeding. becomes the direct cause. There are also pain sensations.
It also provokes, in some cases, discharge with blood inclusions. Blood in the urine that a man sees when going to the toilet is called gross hematuria. Then in parallel develop symptoms such as increased blood pressure, swelling.
An even more serious cause of bloody discharge in men and men can be cancer. Malignant tumors can be of such organs:
- testicles
- gender
- prostate, etc.
The blood will then turn brown or dark, and blood clots will be present in the secretions.
separation of blood with semen
This type of discharge is called "hematospermia". It can be true and false. If the hematospermia is false, the blood mixes with the semen as it passes through the urethra. If this pathology is true, then from passing through the urethra. Already the blood gets mixed with the sperm.
Hematospermia is manifested by such signs (clinical picture):
- urinary disorders
- pain during ejaculation
- discomfort and back pain
- pain and/or swelling of the genitals
- high body temperature
Causes of bleeding with semen:
- prolonged sexual abstinence
- Highly active sex life (during coitus, the walls of blood vessels burst)
- varicose veins of pelvic organs
- Stones in the testis and vas deferens
- Malignant and benign formations in the genital organs
- biopsy
- genital surgery
bodily discharge
Evidence of a man's health is physical discharge from the outlet of the urethra, which is observed in the following cases:
libido or physiological urinalysis
This condition occurs when a clear discharge appears on the head of the penis during arousal or immediately after bedtime in the morning. Their number varies in different men and is directly related to the severity of sexual arousal. But in any case, It is important to remember that such discharge, when stimulated, contains a small amount of spermatozoa, therefore, if they enter the genitals of the partner, there is a risk of her becoming pregnant. The function of the described secretion is for a woman. To ensure the passage of sperm through the urethra and vagina, where there is an acidic environment that is harmful to the "gums", and to enter them in a viable form in the uterine cavity and tubes. for fertilization of the egg.
defecation
During an increase in intra-abdominal pressure (when there is tension), a transparent, odorless discharge with possible gray-white stripes may appear on the head of the penis. Such secretions are viscous and include prostate secretion and seminal vesiclesA similar discharge may also appear at the end of urination, in which case they speak of urinating prostoria. In exceptional cases, such discharge is also manifested with a strong cough. They have an organicNot considered pathology, but only indicating a violation of the autonomic regulation of the functioning of the genital organs.
sclera
Smegma (pre-lubrication) is a secret consisting of secretions from the sebaceous glands of the head of the penis and foreskin. Normally, if a person follows the rules of personal hygiene, such discharges do not cause discomfort, as they are mechanicallyare usually washed off with water. But if hygiene is neglected, smegma accumulates, and microorganisms multiply in it, which serves as a source of an unpleasant odor.
ejaculation
Sperm, which contains a large number of spermatozoa, is usually released spontaneously at the end of intercourse or in a dream (pollution) during ejaculation (ejaculation). Wet dreams occur in adolescent boys and occur several times a month orThere are 1 - 3 (hormonal changes) per week.
In some cases, sputum, that is, the flow of sperm from the urethra without intercourse and intercourse, indicates a pathology when the tone of the muscle layer of the vas deferens is disturbed in the presence of chronic inflammation or brain diseases.
pathological discharge
All other secretions that go beyond the physiological are pathological and indicate mainly urethritis or inflammation of the urethra. Separately, they can be both infectious and non-infectious.
Infectious causes are divided into specific and non-specific.
- Specific etiological factors include diseases that are sexually transmitted, this and.
- Nonspecific infectious urethritis is caused by opportunistic bacteria, viruses, and fungi:
- chlamydial urethritis;
- ureaplasma and mycoplasmal urethritis;
- candidal urethritis or urogenital candidiasis in men;
- herpetic urethritis and others (E. coli, streptococci, staphylococci).
Non-infectious factors of inflammation include:
- Allergies
- mechanical damage to the mucosa of the urethra
- Irritation of the urethra by chemicals
- Injury, narrowing of the urethra.
Male discharge can vary in transparency and color. These parameters are influenced by the intensity of the inflammatory process, its stage and etiological factor. Secrets are formed from fluid, mucus and various cells.
- Muddy - if there are a large number of cells, then the discharge has a cloudy color.
- Gray or thickened - with a predominance of epithelial cells in the secretion, they turn brown and become thicker.
- Yellow, green or yellow-green - when the secretions contain a large number of leukocytes, they turn yellow and even green in color, they are also called purulent discharge.
It should be noted that with the same pathology, the nature of the discharge changes over time.
white discharge
White discharge in men occurs for several reasons. First of all, candidiasis should be excluded (see). The disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- The head of the penis emits an unpleasant smell of sour bread or yeast;
- The head of the penis is covered with a white coating;
- There is also itching, burning and pain in the penis and in the perineum;
- Discharge appears during urination;
- Red spots (burning, swelling) are noted on the inner surface of the head and foreskin;
- There is pain during intercourse, discomfort is felt in the head and foreskin area;
- White discharge is noted not only during urination;
- The partner complains of itching and burning, pain during intercourse, curd discharge.
transparent highlights
- Chlamydia, ureaplasmosis - transparent mucous discharge with chlamydial or ureaplasmic urethritis is possible in the chronic stage of the disease. With the exacerbation of the process in secretion, the number of leukocytes increases, and they acquire a greenish or yellowish tint.
- Trichomoniasis, gonorrhea - also transparent, abundant discharge with copious mucus, which is observed during the day, possible at the initial stage of infection with trichomonas or gonococci. In the case of chlamydia (ureaplasmosis), subjective sensations are often absent(pain, itching, burning), and clear discharge appears after prolonged urination.
yellow discharge
Purulent discharge, consisting of the descended epithelium of the urethra, a significant number of leukocytes and urethral mucus, is yellowish or greenish. Yellowish discharge or an admixture of greens is a typical symptom of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Gonorrhea - the discharge is thick and has an unpleasant putrid odor, is observed during the day and is accompanied by pain when urinating. A man should first think about a gonorrheal infection if there is a classic pair of symptoms: Discharge and itching.
- Trichomoniasis - even with yellow discharge, trichomoniasis is not excluded, although it is often asymptomatic. With severe symptoms of trichomonas infection, in addition to purulent discharge, a man is disturbed by a frequent and irresistible urge to urinateThere is a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and discomfort in the perineum.
discharge with odor
violation of hygiene
If the conditions of intimate hygiene are not observed, an unpleasant odor of the perineum and penis in particular can be observed:
- Smegma is an excellent breeding ground for microorganisms, which multiply and die, producing an unpleasant odor if you do not regularly wash the external genitalia thoroughly.
- In addition, smegma may have an unpleasant odor in case of metabolic disorders. At the same time, the secretion of smegma is so intense that it soaks through underwear.
infections
Discharge with an odor is often observed with an infectious lesion of the urethra. First of all, gonorrheal urethritis should be excluded - thick, yellow or green discharge that occurs throughout the day.
The sour smell of secretions is a symptomatic symptom of urogenital candidiasis. Infection with fungi of the genus Candida provokes the appearance of cheesy or milky white discharge (see).
It is also possible a fishy smell of discharge, which is characteristic of gardnerella, which is characteristic of women (called bacterial vaginosis), and the development of this disease in men is rather nonspecific. Gardnerellabelongs to conditionally pathogenic microorganismsand begins to multiply actively only under certain conditions:
- weakening of the immune system;
- concomitant inflammatory processes of the genital organs;
- intestinal dysbacteriosis;
- use of condoms with spermicides;
- long-term treatment with antibiotics or immunosuppressants (cytostatics, corticosteroids);
- tight underwear made of synthetic fabrics;
- sensual sex life.
discharge with blood
infections
Bloody discharge or discharge with streaks of blood is often observed with an infectious lesion of the urethra. An admixture of blood is characteristic of gonorrhea, trichomonas or candidal urethritis. Furthermore, the amount of blood is directly related to the intensity of the inflammation.
Often, blood is observed in chronic urethritis (the mucous membrane of the urethra is loosened and reacts with contact bleeding to the slightest irritation, including passage of urine through the canal).
medical manipulations
Another reason for this is trauma to the urethra during medical procedures. In the case of a rough lump, a single-stage bleeding may be observed when catheters are inserted and removed, cystoscopy or smears taken. They differ in thatScarlet blood does not have clots, and the bleeding stops very quickly on its own.
stone path, sand
Among other things, discharge with blood can be observed when small stones or sand (from the kidney or bladder) pass through the urethra. The hard surface of the microliths damages the mucosa and vessel walls, causing bleeding. In this caseBlood is most noticeable during urination, which is accompanied by pain.
glomerulonephritis
Gross hematuria is also possible in the presence of glomerulonephritis. In this case, there is a triad of symptoms: gross hematuria, edema, increased blood pressure.
separation of blood with semen
We must not forget about the symptom such as discharge (hematospermia). There are false and true hematospermia. With false blood, it mixes with semen during its passage through the urethra. And even before real blood passes through the urethra. enters the ejaculate. Hematospermia is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- pain during ejaculation;
- urinary disorders;
- pain and/or swelling in the genitals (testicles and scrotum);
- discomfort and back pain;
- Increase in body temperature.
One of the causes of hematospermia is:
- excessively active sex life or vice versa,
- Prolonged sexual abstinence, while during intercourse there is a rupture of the vascular walls in the tissues of the genital organs
- There may also be blood in the semen from a previous surgery or biopsy.
- Hematospermia manifests itself with benign and malignant neoplasms of the genital organs
- In the presence of stones in the testis and vas deferens
- With varicose veins of the pelvic organs.
As you know, secretions from the penis of a man can be both physiological and pathological. Physiological include secretions that are the result of the activity of the gonads, including the result of sexual arousal.
Such discharge from the penis is a clear viscous liquid and their presence does not cause any discomfort in a man. Physiological discharge on the head of the penis in a healthy male is normal and quite normal. Rest of the discharge on the head in males is in natureOccurs pathological and, as a rule, is accompanied by a particular infection.