In men, discharge of various types from the urethra is observed during excitement.They are usually not a cause for concern as they are natural.However, there are cases when the discharge is pathological and requires medical intervention.
Natural secretion of preseminal fluid
During an erection, a healthy man always secretes a small amount of clear fluid from the penis.This phenomenon is considered normal and is not associated with pathological processes.In medicine, this natural secretion during arousal is called urethrorrhea, and the fluid itself is called pre-ejaculate.
General characteristics
Normally, such secretion is absolutely transparent and has a medium consistency.Urethrorrhea is observed not only during arousal, but also during morning erection.During caresses with a sexual partner and during preparation for sexual intercourse, the excretion of pre-seminal fluid from the urethra begins.The same reaction is observed when masturbating.The early stage of sexual intercourse and immediately before the onset of orgasm can also be accompanied by the release of ejaculate.All these cases are natural and therefore discharge before ejaculation should not cause panic.
This mucus is necessary to neutralize residual acid both in the urethra itself and in the vagina.Since sperm simply die in an acidic environment, it is the pre-ejaculate that creates favorable conditions for them.
Number of assignments
The amount of fluid secreted is strictly individual for each man.But the higher the level of excitement, the more secretion is released.This can be a few drops or quite impressive amounts of liquid, reaching 5 ml.Some men have no pre-ejaculate at all.The place of formation of the presemen are the Cooper and Littre glands.They are located along the urethra and produce secretions that increase in quantity when excited.
Small amounts of sperm may be present in such secretions.Therefore, interrupted sexual intercourse does not always protect against unwanted pregnancy.Of course, the secretion itself does not contain sperm, but the remains of the semen in the ducts inevitably end up in the pre-ejaculate.
Sometimes men are bothered by excessive secretion of preseminal fluid during an erection.In this case, doctors recommend a differential diagnosis to rule out prostatorrhea - the release of prostate juice during urination or bowel movements.
Natural sperm release
The second type of natural fluid released from the penis as a result of an erection is, of course, sperm.Ejaculation is the natural result of ejaculation.The sperm has a whitish color and a viscous consistency.Sperm consists of the secretion of the gonads and the semen itself. Sperm is released during both sexual intercourse and masturbation.Such discharge is accompanied by sexual liberation.
Failure to release sperm may indicate serious illnesses and requires a thorough examination.
What will it tell you about pathology?
Typically, the presence of discharge during erection is not associated with pathologies.However, in some cases, you should pay attention to deviations from the norm that may indicate:
- unnatural tone of discharge - yellow, green, gray colors indicate pathology;
- presence of blood in semen or urine;
- pus, lumps, or blood clots in the discharge;
- an unpleasant or disgusting smell emanating from the penis, which may indicate inflammatory or infectious processes;
- Pain or discomfort that occurs during an erection.
It is precisely these unnatural signs that accompany discharge during excitement that clearly indicate the presence of pathological processes.Alarming signs also include itching, hyperemia or swelling.In such cases, a man should not resort to self-medication or wait for the situation to resolve itself.The right decision would be to see a doctor for diagnosis.
Types of possible pathologies
Assessing the condition of the genitourinary system based on just one discharge is not easy.But it is the unusual secretion released from the urethra that is a sign of certain pathologies.And certain diseases are characterized by the presence of a specific discharge without the presence of other symptoms.
A man needs to carefully monitor the quality and amount of fluid released from the penis, both during arousal and under normal conditions.
If nonspecific discharge appears during excitement, one may suspect:
- inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system associated with the activation of the activity of infectious and opportunistic particles;
- diseases that are sexually transmitted;
- pathologies of an oncological nature;
- complications from surgical procedures;
- Consequences of injuries and damage.
In such cases, the nature of the discharge may be different, which depends on the type of pathology and on the characteristics of the body and neglect of the disease.It is impossible to independently determine the nature of the deviation.An in-depth diagnosis is necessary to help the doctor assess the patient's condition and select an effective treatment.
It is recommended not to take any medications, especially antibiotics, before visiting the doctor and making the diagnosis.This blurs the clinical picture and makes it impossible to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Hygiene and discharge
Regardless, it's worth addressing smegma.This is a natural release.However, in some cases there may be an unnatural smell.This lubricant is produced by fatty glands located in the area of the head and foreskin.
In fact, smegma is fat that accumulates without timely and high-quality hygiene measures and causes the appearance of unnatural odors.It is not the smegma itself that is dangerous, but its accumulation.Without hygiene measures, a favorable environment is created for the reproduction of microbes and the development of inflammatory processes.
The problem of abundant synthesis of such a lubricant is especially urgent for men aged 16 to 25, when sexual activity is at its highest.As we age, the amount of these secretions decreases.If a man washes the penis twice a day, the smegma is completely removed and no unnatural whitish coating is observed during an erection.If necessary, you can use antibacterial soap to remove smegma.
Often a man attributes the accumulation of whitish plaque with a pungent odor to the secretion of smegma, while the true cause may be associated with thrush or gonorrhea, chdamidia.
It is very dangerous to ignore discharge that deviates from normal.Since they can be associated with diseases that require immediate treatment and pose an irreversible threat to the reproductive system.