A clear discharge that accompanies an erection is the norm.This physiological secretion moistens the penis.If the discharge has an odor, contains impurities of blood or is of an unnatural color, these are alarming "bells" that should not be ignored in any case.This symptomatology can characterize developing pathologies, and quite serious ones at that.
The norm and deviations from the norm
Normal physiological secretion
The health of the male genitourinary system can be judged by the physiological discharge from the urethra (urethra) during erection:
- Urethrorrhea.This condition is characterized by the formation of a clear secretion during erection.This happens in the morning after a night's rest and when the penis hardens before sexual intercourse.The amount of secretion for each man is individual.The secret helps sperm to 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, 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 showering.
If these rules are not followed, discharge appears during erection.This secretion may not have a very pleasant smell, because it is a breeding ground for pathogenic microorganisms.
Harmful flora, in turn, can cause various diseases of the genitourinary system - prostatitis, urethritis, urethroprostatitis, cystitis.
Pathological discharge
Any secretion that appears during an erection and exceeds the physiological level 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 causes the production of pathological secretions during erection:
- gonorrhea;
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia;
- ureaplasma and mycoplasma inflammation;
- candidiasis;
- genital herpes.
Non-infectious factors of inflammatory processes:
- allergies;
- mechanical impact on the mucous membrane of the urethra, resulting in its damage;
- poisoning by chemically aggressive substances, taking medication;
- narrowing of the urethral lumen.
The secretion released during an erection can vary in its transparency and color.
These characteristics directly depend on the stage of the inflammatory process and etiology.
The secret could be:
- cloudy (in the presence of a large number of pathogenic microorganisms);
- gray, thick consistency (explained by the presence of dead epithelium);
- yellow, green - it means that the secretion contains pus (increased level of leukocytes);
- with traces of blood.
Important!Looking at the discharge, it is impossible to say with certainty what disease a man has.It is necessary to undergo tests in order to accurately determine the cause of the inflammatory process.
White, transparent, yellow secret
whitish secret
White discharge during erection in men occurs for several reasons.
They can be the cause of candidiasis, but in that case not only the secretion that is secreted at the moment of sexual excitement will be present, but the following symptoms will also be observed:
- plaque appears on the head of the penis, which has an unpleasant sour, yeasty smell;
- the penis starts to itch, there is burning, and sometimes pain in the perineal area;
- discharge occurs not only during erection, but also during and after urination;
- the head of the penis in men becomes 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 adenoma and prostate cancer.
Transparent selections
- With chlamydia and ureaplasmosis in men, a transparent mucous secretion is secreted during erection.The aggravated form is characterized by an increase in the number of leukocytes, so the discharge takes on a green or yellow hue.
- In 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 "haunt" a man day and night in a calm state.These diseases are characterized by painful sensations and cramps during and after urination.
Yellow discharge
The secretion with impurities of pus has a yellow hue due to the content of the urethral epithelium, a significant number of leukocytes and mucus from the urethra.Such discharge usually indicates that the man has contracted a sexually transmitted disease.
- In gonorrhea in men, after urination, during sexual excitement, a thick secretion with a strong unpleasant odor is released, and the urination process is accompanied by severe pain.
- In 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 the urge is frequent.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 changed, it is necessary to visit a urologist immediately!
Unpleasant smell and secret blood
Odorous discharge
Discharge that is accompanied by an odor, but is transparent or whitish, may indicate poor personal hygiene or a metabolic disorder, to which many diseases contribute, for example diabetes.In diabetic men, the discharge during sexual arousal can be so intense that it saturates their underwear.
Infectious causes
Almost always in men, the secretion, which is accompanied by an unpleasant smell, is a symptom of infectious lesions of the genitourinary system.
What can cause infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, which are accompanied by discharge during erection:
- weakened immune system;
- intestinal dysbiosis;
- long-term use of antibiotics or corticosteroids;
- compression underwear (synthetic);
- promiscuous sexual relations.
What diseases in men can be indicated by a clear discharge during sexual excitement that has an unpleasant smell:
- balanitis;
- balanoposthitis;
- cystitis;
- prostatitis urethritis;
- urethroprostatitis.
Bloody discharge
If a man has not undergone various medical interventions that could cause damage to the mucous membrane of the urethra, and he 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 the man is infected with gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or candidal urethritis.In this case, the amount of released blood depends on how intensively the inflammation develops.
- Medical procedures.
Another reason for bleeding during sexual arousal can be injury to the urethral mucosa, if a medical professional has roughly performed, 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 (catheter insertion and removal), cystoscopy (endoscopic method for diagnosing bladder disease).The blood in such cases has a crimson color, without any admixture of clots.
- Stones.Discharge during ejaculation in men is one of the symptoms of calcification (stone) moving through the urethra.In this case, the mucus is transparent, but ichor or admixture of blood will be visible.Urination is accompanied by pain.The secretion 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 during the day.When a man gets up in the morning, he will be able to see dark brown spots and sometimes dried clots on his underwear.Moreover, 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 an odor.
It should be noted once again that it is impossible to determine what kind of disease a man has by the color, consistency, amount and smell of secretions.This can be done only after a detailed examination and laboratory tests.Therefore, if a man feels any discomfort, accompanied by pain, unpleasant smell, he should be tested in order to identify the pathology.