Clear discharge accompanying an erection is the norm.This physiological secretion hydrates the penis.If the discharge has an odor, contains blood stains, or has an unnatural shade, these are alarming "bells" that should not be ignored under any circumstances.This symptom can characterize developing pathologies, and quite serious ones.
Norm and deviations from the norm
Normal physiological secretion
The health of the male urogenital system can be judged by the physiological discharge from the urethra (urethra) during erection:
- Urethrorhoea.This condition is characterized by the production of clear secretions during erection.This happens in the morning, after a night's rest, and when the penis hardens before intercourse.The amount of secretion is individual for each person.The discharge helps the 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 skin cells.The place where the fat-like substance is produced is under the skin covering the head of the penis.If the young man observes the rules of personal hygiene, then this material should be washed off after showering.
If these rules are not followed, discharge will appear during erection.This secretion may not have a very pleasant smell, because it is fertile ground for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
Harmful flora, on the other hand, can provoke various diseases of the urogenital system - prostatitis, urethritis, urethroprostatitis, cystitis.
Pathological discharge
The discharge that appears during erection and goes beyond physiology is a pathology and primarily refers to the inflammatory process that occurs most often in the urethra.The causes can be infectious or non-infectious.
What infection causes the production of pathological discharge during erection:
- gonorrhea;
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia;
- ureaplasma and mycoplasma inflammation;
- candidiasis;
- genital herpes.
Non-infectious factors of inflammatory processes:
- allergies;
- mechanical effect on the mucous membrane of the urethra, which resulted in its damage;
- poisoning with chemically aggressive substances, taking medicines;
- narrowing of the lumen of the urethra.
The discharge released during an erection can be distinguished based on its transparency and color.
These characteristics depend directly on the stage and etiology of the inflammatory process.
The secret may be:
- turbid (in the presence of a large number of pathogenic microorganisms);
- gray, thick consistency (explained by the presence of dead epithelium);
- yellow, green - this means that the exudate contains pus (increased level of leukocytes);
- with blood mixtures.
Important!Based on the discharge, it is impossible to clearly say what kind of disease a man is suffering from.In order to accurately determine the cause of the inflammatory process, tests must be performed.
White, transparent, yellow secret
whitish secret
In men, whitish discharge during erection can occur for several reasons.
There may be causes of candidiasis, but in this case, not only the secretions released during sexual excitement appear, but the following symptoms can also be observed:
- plaque appears on the head of the penis, which has an unpleasant sour, yeasty smell;
- the penis begins to itch, there is a burning sensation, and sometimes there is pain in the perineal area;
- discharge occurs not only during erection, but also during and after urination;
- the head of the penis of men is covered with reddish spots;pain can also be observed during sexual intercourse.
Important!Any inflammatory process in the urogenital system can cause prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), which in turn leads to adenoma and prostate cancer.
Transparent selection
- In men, in case of chlamydia and ureaplasmosis, a transparent mucous secretion is secreted during erection.The aggravated form is characterized by an increase in the number of leukocytes, which is why the exudate acquires a green or yellow tint.
- In trichomoniasis and gonorrhea, a clear discharge is observed, and the discharge is quite abundant.They occur when the penis hardens before sexual intercourse, and in a relaxed state it can "chase" the man day and night.These diseases are also characterized by painful sensations and cramps during and after urination.
Yellow discharge
Discharge with purulent impurities has a yellow tint due to the urinary epithelium, a significant number of leukocytes and the content of urethral mucus.Such discharge most often indicates that a man is infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
- In the case of gonorrhea in men, after urination, during sexual excitement, a thick, unpleasant-smelling secretion is released, and the urination process is accompanied by severe pain.
- In trichomoniasis, the same discharge appears, but this disease is insidious, as it often does not appear for a long time.Severe symptoms include burning and cramping during and after urination, and desire is common.There is pain in the pubic area and perineum.
It should be remembered that the normal discharge accompanying an erection in men is transparent and odorless.If they change, you should see a urologist immediately!
Unpleasant smell and secret blood
Odorous discharge
Odorous but clear or whitish discharge may indicate poor personal hygiene or a poor metabolism, which is promoted by many diseases such as diabetes.In diabetic men, the discharge that occurs during sexual excitement can be so intense that it saturates their underwear.
Infectious causes
In men, discharge with an unpleasant odor is almost always a symptom of infectious changes in the urogenital system.
What can provoke infectious diseases of the urogenital system, which are accompanied by discharge during erection:
- weakened immune system;
- intestinal dysbiosis;
- long-term use of antibiotics or corticosteroids;
- compression underwear (synthetic);
- casual sex.
What diseases can foul-smelling, clear discharge during sexual excitement indicate in men:
- balanitis;
- balanoposthitis;
- cystitis;
- prostatitis urethritis;
- urethroprostatitis.
Bloody discharge
If a man has not undergone various medical procedures that can damage the lining of the urethra and bleeds 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 bleeding:
- Pathogenic infection.Blood is present in the discharge if a man is infected with gonorrhea, trichomonas or candidal urethritis.In this case, the amount of released blood depends on the intensity of the inflammation.
- Medical procedures.
Another cause of bleeding during sexual arousal can be damage to the mucous membrane of the urethra, if a healthcare worker has performed a rough procedure, such as bougienage (a diagnostic and treatment method used for diseases of the hollow organs of the urogenital system).
But in this case, the discharge mixed with blood is short-lived.Another common cause is catheterization (insertion and removal of a catheter), cystoscopy (an endoscopic method for diagnosing bladder diseases).The blood in such cases has a scarlet color, without the mixing of blood clots.
- Stones.In men, discharge during ejaculation is one of the symptoms of calcification (stones) passing through the ureter.In this case, the mucus is transparent, but ichor or a mixture of blood will be visible.Urination is accompanied by pain.The discharge has no smell.
- Oncology.One of the first signs of malignant damage to the urogenital system is bloody discharge from the penis.And not just when excited, but all day.When a man gets up in the morning, he may notice dark brown spots and sometimes dried blood clots on his underwear.In addition, oncological diseases that develop in the prostate, testicles, bladder and kidneys have such symptoms.Therefore, such serious manifestations cannot be ignored.In oncology, bloody discharge is not accompanied by an odor.
It should be noted once again that it is impossible to determine what disease a man is suffering from based on the color, texture, quantity and smell of the discharge.This can only be done after a detailed examination and laboratory tests.Therefore, if a man feels discomfort, along with pain, an unpleasant smell, he should be examined to identify the pathology.