In men, during arousal, a discharge from the urethra of a different nature is observed. They usually do not cause alarm as they are of natural origin. But there are cases where discharge is pathological in nature and requires medical intervention.
Natural secretion of pre-seminal fluid
In a healthy man, during an erection, clear fluid is always released from the penis in a small volume. This phenomenon is considered the norm and is not associated with any pathological process. In medicine, this natural secretion of secretions during arousal is called urethrorrhea, and the fluid itself is called pre-ejaculation.
general features
Typically, this secret is absolutely transparent and has a medium consistency in density. Urethrorrhea is seen not only during arousal but also during morning erection. Out of the urethra, pre-seminal fluid begins to be released during stroking with a sexual partner and during preparation for intercourse. The same reaction is seen with masturbation. The initial stage of intercourse and just before the onset of orgasm may also be accompanied by ejaculate release. All these cases are natural and therefore the secretion of precum should not cause panic.
This mucus is needed to neutralize residual acidity, both in the urethra and in the vagina. As sperm simply die in an acidic environment, it is the pre-sperm that prepares the conditions favorable for them.
Number of secretions
For each man, the amount of fluid secreted in these cases is strictly individual. However, the greater the degree of arousal, the more secretion is released. It can be a couple of drops, and quite impressive volumes of liquid, up to 5 ml. In some men, precum is absent as such. The preseed formation site is the Cooper and Littre glands. They are located along the urethra and produce a secret, the amount of which increases with arousal.
In such a secret, sperm may be present in a negligible amount. Therefore, the interruption of sexual intercourse does not always guarantee protection against unwanted pregnancies. Of course, there are no sperm in the secretion itself, but the semen remnants in the ducts inevitably end up in pre-ejaculation.
Sometimes men are concerned about excessive pre-seminal fluid discharge during an erection. In this case, doctors recommend differential diagnoses to rule out prostatorrhea - the release of prostatic juice during urination or defecation.
Natural sperm production
The second type of natural fluid that is released from the penis as a result of an erection is obviously semen. Ejaculation is the natural result of ejaculation. The semen is whitish and sticky. Sperm consists of the secretion of the gonads and the semen itself. Semen is released, both as a result of sexual intercourse and as a result of masturbation. This discharge is accompanied by sexual release.
Absence of sperm secretion can indicate serious pathologies and require serious examination.
what will it say about pathology
Normally, the presence of secretion during an erection is not associated with pathologies. But in some cases, you should pay attention to deviations from the norm, as evidenced by:
- unnatural tone of secretion - yellow, green, gray color indicates pathology;
- the presence of blood in the semen or urine;
- pus, lumps or clots in your secretion
- an unpleasant or nauseating odor emanating from the penis, which may indicate inflammatory and infectious processes;
- painful sensations or discomfort that occurs during an erection.
It is these unnatural signs that accompany discharge after excitation that clearly indicate the presence of pathological processes. Itching, flushing or swelling are also a warning sign. In these cases, the man should not self-medicate or wait for a solution regardless of the situation. The right decision would be to see a doctor for a diagnosis.
Types of possible pathologies
It is not easy to assess the state of the genitourinary system using just one discharge. But it is the atypical secret secreted by the urethra that is a sign of some pathologies. And for certain diseases, it is the presence of specific secretions without the presence of other symptoms that is characteristic.
The male must carefully monitor the quality and quantity of fluid in the penis, both during arousal and under normal conditions.
With the appearance of non-specific discharge during excitation, the presence of:
- inflammatory processes that occur in the genitourinary system, which are associated with the activation of the activity of infectious and opportunistic particles;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- pathologies of an oncological nature;
- complications caused by surgical interventions;
- consequences of injuries and damages.
In these cases, the nature of the secretion can be different, which depends on the type of pathology and the characteristics of the organism, the disregard for the disease. It is not realistic to independently determine the type of deviation. A thorough diagnosis will be needed, which will help the doctor to assess the patient's condition and choose an effective treatment.
It is advisable not to take medication, especially antibiotics, before consulting the doctor and making the diagnosis. This will blur the clinical picture and not allow the correct diagnosis to be made and the proper treatment to be prescribed.
hygiene and high
We must also stop at the smegma. This is natural selection. However, in some cases it may be accompanied by an unnatural smell. This lubrication is produced by the fatty glands located in the head and foreskin.
In fact, smegma is a fat that, in the absence of timely and high-quality hygiene procedures, accumulates and causes the appearance of unnatural odors. The danger is not caused by the smegma itself, but precisely by its accumulation. In the absence of hygiene procedures, a favorable environment for the reproduction of microbes and the development of inflammatory processes is created.
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. With age, the volume of these secretions decreases. When a man washes his penis twice a day, the smegma is completely removed and no unnatural whitish plaque is seen with an erection. If necessary, you can use antibacterial soap to remove the smegma.
Oftentimes, the accumulation of a whitish plaque with a pungent odor is attributed by humans to the release of smegma, while the real cause may be associated with thrush or gonorrhea, chdamidiosis.
It is very dangerous to ignore any discharge other than normal. Since they can be associated with diseases that require immediate treatment and constitute an irreversible threat to the reproductive system.