The normal functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system for a man is an important factor not only for the normal physiological functioning of the entire body, but also an important component for the psychological health of the male ego.
The first signals of diseases of this system can be secretions from the genital canal, which are often detected by people of the stronger sex during urination or after it.According to the nature of these secretions, one can roughly assess the cause of the disease and make a preliminary diagnosis.
In fact, most men confuse normal physiological secretions, which are essentially secretions of the gonads, and pathological secretions formed during pathological processes.
Secretory products of gonads
Usually, the appearance of normal physiological secretions is associated with sexual arousal (erection), accompanied by the release of clear mucus from the male genital canal, which is the secretory product of Cooper's glands or bulbourethral glands.There are only two of them.They are located just below the base of the corpora cavernosa of the penis.The main function of the secretion of these glands is to lubricate the urogenital canal before ejaculation so that sperm moves better during ejaculation.
In addition, discharge during excitement can be considered the process of sperm ejaculation (ejaculation), which occurs spontaneously without the influence of accompanying factors (wet dreams).
Normally, the penis is erect in the morning, when testosterone levels in men's blood increase.Therefore, most often at this time the secretion of Cooper's gland is observed.
The appearance of discharge from the urethra in the form of streaky gray-white mucus can occur when the abdominal wall is strongly stretched during defecation (prostatic defecation) or after urination (micro prostatic).Such secretions include mixed secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicles.Both types of prostatitis are characteristic of a physiologically healthy body and to a greater extent relate to its individual characteristics, rarely a sign of chronic prostatitis.
All the phenomena described above are uncommon.And over a longer period of time, the outer part of the healthy male urethra is free of secretions.
Discharge of pathology
Related to diseases of the genital tract and adjacent organs.Due to the influence of pathological factors of various causes, damage to the urethra occurs, accompanied by secretions.This process is called leukorrhea.The influence of such pathological factors is distinguished.
- Mechanical - under their influence, blood is first released from the genital canal and some time after the start of the inflammatory process, pus appears.It can be a consequence of sampling or the results of examining the urethra with medical instruments (cystoscopy, urethroscopy).
- Chemical - is the result of the impact of the chemical substances of the drug on the mucous membrane of the genital tract.It can occur after washing the urethra with medicinal solutions (drops) in the treatment of certain diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Infectious - is the result of the vital activity of pathogens, which can be protozoa, bacteria or fungi.
Mucus and pus flow from the urethra
They include urogenital mucus, serous secretions, and small numbers of leukocytes.They are a clear, milky white liquid.The appearance of such discharge is one of the basic symptoms for diagnosing non-gonococcal urethritis.
Observed when affected by pathogens chlamydia, trichomonas, ureaplasmosis.The course of these diseases is characterized by the absence of symptoms of itching, pain and soreness.They manifest themselves only in the early stages in the form of a small amount of mucous secretions at the end of urination after a long period of abstinence.
Purulent discharge
It is a sign of infectious urethritis.Purulent discharge consists of urethral mucus and damaged epithelial cells of the genital tract.Characterized by high white blood cell content.It is a highly viscous, yellow with green or completely yellow liquid.
The appearance of such drops of discharge is one of the main symptoms for diagnosing gonococcal urethritis.Accompanied by itching and pain when there is a lot of discharge.
Purulent discharge from the urethra is characteristic of gonorrhea and trichomoniasis.Accompanied by a burning sensation in the genital area when urinating.
Causes of white discharge in the male urethra
The appearance of white discharge with a curd-like consistency from the penis is most often characteristic of candidiasis in men (thrush).Happens very rarely.It can be caused by a decrease in immune levels due to a course of antibiotics or chemotherapy.It is almost impossible to transmit candida infection to a healthy man through sexual intercourse.
Thick, frothy white discharge appears when suffering from trichomoniasis, the leading disease in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
Another reason for white discharge from the urethra can be a form of chronic prostatitis.This disease is accompanied by difficulty urinating and a decrease in the level of potency until its complete loss (impotence).
Various types of discharge from the urethra should be a reason for the patient to consult a doctor.They can also become symptoms for preliminary diagnosis of the disease.To more accurately determine the cause of the disease, secretion samples are taken to study bacteria and cultured on nutrient medium.