In men, during arousal, discharge from the urethra of various natures is observed. They do not usually cause alarm because they are of natural origin. But there are cases when the discharge is pathological in nature and requires medical intervention.
Natural secretion of seminal fluid
In a healthy man, during an erection, clear fluid is always released from the penis in a small amount. This phenomenon is considered the norm and is not associated with any pathological processes. In medicine, such a natural secretion during arousal is called urethrosis, and the fluid itself is called preejaculate.
general characteristics
Usually, such a secret is absolutely transparent and has an average consistency of density. Urethrorea is observed not only during arousal, but also during the morning erection. From the urethra, pre-seminal fluid begins to be released during caressing with a sexual partner and during preparations for intercourse. The same reaction is observed with masturbation. The early stage of intercourse and just before the onset of orgasm can also be accompanied by the release of ejaculate. All of these cases are natural, so a discharge should not cause panic.
Such mucus is necessary to neutralize the remaining acidity, both in the urethra and in the vagina. Since sperm simply die in an acidic environment, it is precaution that prepares them for favorable conditions.
Number of secretions
For each man, the amount of secreted fluid in such cases is strictly individual. But the greater the degree of excitement, the more secretions are released. It can be a few drops, and quite impressive amounts of liquid, which reach 5 ml. In some men, precum as such is absent. Cooper and Littre glands are the site of pre-seed formation. They are located along the urethra and produce a secretion, the amount of which increases with excitement.
In such a secret sperm may be present in insignificant quantities. Therefore, interrupted intercourse does not always guarantee protection against unwanted pregnancy. Of course, there is no sperm in the secretion itself, but the remnants of sperm in the ducts inevitably end up in the preejaculate.
Sometimes men are worried about excessive ejaculation during erectile dysfunction. In this case, doctors recommend a differential diagnosis to rule out prostate cancer - the release of prostate juice during urination or defecation.
Natural sperm production
Another type of natural fluid that is released from the penis as a result of an erection is, of course, sperm. Ejaculation is a natural result of ejaculation. The seeds are whitish and viscous. Sperm consists of the secretions of the gonads and the semen itself. The semen is released, both as a result of sexual intercourse and as a result of masturbation. Such discharge is accompanied by sexual release.
The absence of sperm discharge can indicate serious pathologies and requires serious examination.
What about pathology
Usually, the presence of discharge during erection is not associated with pathologies. But in some cases, attention should be paid to deviations from the norm, as evidenced by:
- unnatural shade of discharge - yellow, green, gray color will tell about the pathology;
- the presence of blood in semen or urine;
- pus, lumps or clots in your discharge
- unpleasant or nauseating odor emanating from the penis, which may indicate inflammatory, infectious processes;
- painful sensations or discomfort that occur during an erection.
It is these unnatural signs that accompany the discharge after arousal clearly indicate the presence of pathological processes. Itching, redness or swelling is also a warning sign. In such cases, the man should not take self-medication or wait for the situation to resolve on its own. The right decision would be to visit a doctor for a diagnosis.
Types of possible pathologies
It is not easy to assess the condition of the genitourinary system using just one discharge. But the uncharacteristic secretion that is secreted from the urethra is a sign of some pathologies. And certain diseases are characterized by the presence of specific secretions without the presence of other symptoms.
A man should carefully monitor the quality and quantity of fluid from the penis, both during arousal and in a normal state.
The appearance of nonspecific discharge during arousal may be suspected of the presence of:
- inflammatory processes occurring in the genitourinary system, which is associated with the activation of the activity of infectious and opportunistic particles;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- pathologies of oncological nature;
- complications caused by surgery;
- consequences of injury and damage.
In such cases, the nature of the discharge may be different, depending on the type of pathology, and the characteristics of the organism, the neglect of the disease. It is unrealistic to determine the type of deviation on your own. An in-depth diagnosis will be needed to help the doctor assess the patient's condition and select an effective treatment.
Before going to the doctor and making a diagnosis, it is recommended not to take any medications, especially antibiotics. This will obscure the clinical picture and will not allow a correct diagnosis to be made and appropriate treatment to be prescribed.
Hygiene and discharge
We should also stick to smegma. This is natural selection. However, in some cases it may be accompanied by an unnatural odor. This lubrication is produced by the sebaceous glands located in the head and foreskin.
In fact, smegma is an ointment that, in the absence of timely and quality hygienic procedures, accumulates and causes the appearance of unnatural odors. The danger is not caused by smegma itself, but by its accumulation. In the absence of hygienic procedures, 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 16-25, when sexual activity has the highest characteristics. With age, the volume of such secretions decreases. When a man washes his penis twice a day, the smegma is completely removed, and no unnatural whitish plaque is observed during erection. If necessary, you can use antibacterial soap to remove smegma.
Often the accumulation of whitish plaque with a pungent odor a man attributes to the release of smegma, while the real cause may be associated with thrush or gonorrhea, chdamidiosis.
It is quite dangerous to ignore any discharge that is different from normal. Because they can be associated with diseases that require urgent treatment and pose a threat to the reproductive system of an irreversible nature.