Transparent discharge accompanying an erection is the norm.This physiological secretion hydrates the penis.If the secretion has an odor, contains blood impurities or has an unnatural shade, these are alarming "bells" that should not be ignored under any circumstances.This symptomatology can characterize developing pathologies, and quite serious ones.
The norm and deviations from the norm
Normal physiological secretion
The health of a man's genitourinary system can be judged by the physiological discharge from the urethra (urethra) during an erection:
- Urethrorrhea.This condition is characterized by the production of a clear secretion during an erection.This happens in the morning after a night's rest and when the penis hardens before intercourse.The amount of secretion for each person is individual.The secretion helps sperm pass through the urethra during orgasm.This condition is not a pathology.The secretion contains a small number of male reproductive cells.
- Smegma.This substance consists of fat, which is produced by sebaceous glands and dead epithelial cells.The place where the fat-like substance is produced is under the skin that covers the head of the penis.If the young man adheres to the rules of personal hygiene, then this substance is washed off after the shower.
If these rules are not followed, discharge occurs during an erection.This secretion may not have a very pleasant smell, because it is fertile ground for the spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
Harmful flora, on the other hand, can provoke various diseases of the genitourinary system - prostate, urethritis, urethroprostatitis, cystitis.
Pathological discharge
Any secretion that appears during erection and goes beyond the physiological one is a pathology and primarily indicates an inflammatory process that most often develops in the urethra.The causes can be infectious or non-infectious.
Which infection provokes the production of pathological secretion during erection:
- gonorrhea;
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia;
- inflammation of ureaplasma and mycoplasma;
- candidiasis;
- genital herpes.
Non-infectious factors of inflammatory processes:
- allergies;
- mechanical impact on the urethral mucosa, which resulted in its damage;
- poisoning with chemically aggressive substances, taking medications;
- narrowing of the urethral lumen.
The secretion released during erection can be distinguished by its transparency and color.
These characteristics directly depend on the stage of the inflammatory process and etiology.
The secret may be:
- cloudy (in the presence of a large number of pathogenic microorganisms);
- gray, thick consistency (explained by the presence of dead epithelium);
- yellow, green - this means that the secretion contains pus (increased level of leukocytes);
- with mixed blood.
Important!It is impossible to say for sure what disease a man has by looking at discharge.It is necessary to undergo tests to accurately determine the cause of the inflammatory process.
White, transparent, yellow secretion
white secret
White discharge during erection in men is due to several reasons.
They can be the cause of candidiasis, but in this case, not only the secretion secreted at the moment of sexual arousal will be present, but the following symptoms will also be observed:
- a plaque appears on the head of the penis, which has an unpleasant sour, yeasty smell;
- the penis begins to itch, a burning sensation appears and sometimes there is pain in the perineal area;
- discharge occurs not only during an erection, but also during and after urination;
- the head of the male penis is covered with reddish spots;pain is also observed during sexual intercourse.
Important!Any inflammatory process of the genitourinary system can cause prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), which in turn leads to prostate adenoma and cancer.
Transparent choice
- With chlamydia and ureaplasmosis in men, a transparent mucous secretion is secreted during an erection.The aggravated form is characterized by an increase in the number of leukocytes, so the discharge takes on a green or yellow tint.
- With trichomoniasis and gonorrhea, a clear secretion is observed, and the discharge is quite abundant.They occur when the penis hardens before sexual intercourse and can "follow" a man during the day and night in a calm state.These diseases are also characterized by painful sensations and cramps during and after urination.
Yellow discharge
Purulent discharge has a yellow tint due to the content of the urethral epithelium, a significant number of leukocytes and urethral mucus.Such a discharge most often indicates that a man has been infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
- With gonorrhea in men, after urination, during sexual arousal, a thick secretion with a strong unpleasant odor is released and the urination process is accompanied by severe pain.
- With trichomoniasis, the same discharge appears, but this disease is insidious in that it often does not manifest itself for a long time.Severe symptoms include burning and cramping during and after urination, and frequent urges.There is pain in the pubic area and perineum.
It should be remembered that the normal discharge in men that accompanies an erection is transparent and odorless.If they are modified, you should immediately visit a urologist!
Unpleasant smell and secret blood
Secretion with smell
Discharges that are accompanied by an odor, but are transparent or white, may indicate poor personal hygiene or impaired metabolism, which is facilitated by many diseases, for example, diabetes.In diabetic men, secretions during sexual arousal can be so intense that they saturate their insides.
Infectious causes
Almost always in men, discharge, which is accompanied by an unpleasant smell, is a symptom of infectious lesions of the genitourinary system.
What can provoke infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, which are accompanied by discharge during erection:
- weakened immune system;
- intestinal dysbiosis;
- taking antibiotics or corticosteroids for a long time;
- compression underwear (synthetic);
- promiscuous sexual relations.
What diseases in men can be indicated by clear discharge during sexual arousal that has an unpleasant smell:
- balanitis;
- balanoposthitis;
- cystitis;
- prostatitis urethritis;
- urethroprostatitis.
Bloody discharge
If a man has not undergone various medical procedures that can cause damage to the urethral mucosa and has bleeding during erection or ejaculation, this is a serious symptom that may indicate the presence of an adenoma (benign tumor) or prostate cancer.
What factors can cause bloody discharge:
- Pathogenic infection.Blood is present in the discharge if a man is infected with gonorrhea, trichomonas or candidal urethritis.In this case, the amount of blood released depends on how intensely the inflammation develops.
- Medical procedures.
Another reason for bleeding during sexual arousal can be damage to the mucous membrane of the urethra, if a medical worker performs approximately, for example, bougienage (a method of diagnosis and treatment used for diseases of the hollow organs of the genitourinary system).
But in this case, the discharge mixed with blood will be short-lived.Another common reason is catheterization (installation and removal of a catheter), cystoscopy (endoscopic method for diagnosing bladder diseases).The blood in such cases has a bright red color, without any admixture of clots.
- The stones.Discharge during ejaculation in men is one of the symptoms of calcifications (stones) moving through the ureter.In this case, the mucous membrane is transparent, but ichor or a mixture of blood will be visible.Urination is accompanied by pain.The secret has no smell.
- Oncology.One of the first signs of malignant damage to the genitourinary system is bloody discharge from the penis.And not only when you are excited, but also throughout the day.When a man wakes up in the morning, he will be able to observe dark brown spots and sometimes dried clots in his underwear.In addition, oncological diseases that develop in the prostate, testicles, bladder and kidneys have such symptoms.Therefore, such serious manifestations cannot be ignored.Bloody discharge in oncology is not accompanied by a smell.
Once again, it should be emphasized that it is impossible to determine what disease a man has from the color, consistency, quantity and smell of the secretion.This can be done only after a detailed examination and laboratory tests.Therefore, if a man feels discomfort, accompanied by pain, an unpleasant smell, he should be tested to identify the pathology.