In men, during arousal, discharge from the urethra of a different nature is observed. They usually do not cause an alarm, as they are of natural origin. But there are cases when the discharge is pathological in nature and requires medical intervention.
Natural secretion of pre-seminal fluid
In a healthy man, during an erection, a clear liquid 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, such a natural secretion of secretions during arousal is called urethrorhea, and the fluid itself is called pre-ejaculate.
Main Features
Normally, such a secret is absolutely transparent and has a medium consistency in density. Urethrorrhea is observed not only during arousal, but also during morning erection. Outside the urethra, pre-seminal fluid begins to be released during fondling with a sexual partner and during preparation for intercourse. The same reaction is observed with masturbation. The early stage of intercourse and immediately before the onset of orgasm may also be accompanied by the release of ejaculant. All of these cases are natural and therefore the discharge of precum should not cause panic.
Such mucus is necessary to neutralize the residual acidity, both in the urethra itself and in the vagina. Since sperm simply die in an acidic environment, it is the precum that prepares favorable conditions for them.
Number of secretions
For each man, the amount of fluid secreted in such cases is strictly individual. But the higher the degree of excitement, the more secretion is released. It can be a few drops and quite impressive volumes of liquid, reaching 5 ml. In some men, the precum is absent as such. The place of formation of pre-seeds is the glands of Cooper and Littre. They are located along the urethra and produce a secret, the amount of which increases with arousal.
In such secrecy, semen may be present in insignificant quantity. Therefore, interrupted sex does not always guarantee protection against unwanted pregnancy. Of course, there are no sperm in the secretion itself, but the sperm remnants in the ducts inevitably end up in the pre-ejaculate.
Sometimes men worry about excessive discharge of pre-seminal fluid during an erection. In this case, doctors recommend a differential diagnosis in order to exclude 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, of course, semen. Ejaculation is the natural result of ejaculation. The semen is whitish and viscous. Semen consists of the secretion of the gonads and the sperm itself. Semen is released, both as a result of intercourse and as a result of masturbation. Such discharge is accompanied by sexual liberation.
The absence of semen flow can indicate serious pathologies and requires serious examination.
What will he say about the pathology
Usually, the presence of discharge during an erection is not associated with pathologies. But in some cases you need to pay attention to deviations from the norm, as evidenced by:
- unnatural shade of discharge - yellow, green and gray color will speak about pathology;
- the presence of blood in semen or urine;
- pus, lumps, or clots in your discharge
- an unpleasant or foul odor emanating from the penis, which may indicate inflammatory and infectious processes;
- painful sensations or discomfort that occur during an erection.
It is these unnatural signs that accompany the discharge during arousal that clearly indicate the presence of pathological processes. Itching, flushing, or swelling is also a warning sign. In such cases, a man should not self-medicate and wait for an independent resolution 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 condition of the genitourinary system using a single discharge. But it is the unusual secret secreted by the urethra that is the sign of certain pathologies. And for some diseases, it is the presence of specific secretions without the presence of other symptoms that is characteristic.
A man should carefully monitor the quality and amount of fluid in the penis, both during arousal and under normal conditions.
With the appearance of a non-specific discharge during excitation, one can suspect the presence of:
- inflammatory processes occurring 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 injury and damage.
In such cases, the nature of the discharge may be different, which depends on the type of pathology and features of the organism, neglect of the disease. It is unrealistic to independently determine the type of deviation. A thorough diagnosis will be necessary, which will help the doctor to assess the patient's condition and choose an effective treatment.
It is not advisable to take any medication, especially antibiotics, before seeing a doctor and making a diagnosis. This will blur the clinical picture and will not allow the correct diagnosis to be made and the correct treatment to be prescribed.
Hygiene and discharge
We should also dwell on the smegma. It is a natural selection. However, in some cases, it can be accompanied by an unnatural smell. This lubrication is produced by the fatty glands located in the head and the foreskin.
In fact, smegma is fat, which in the absence of timely and high-quality hygienic 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 hygienic procedures, a favorable environment is created for the reproduction of microbes and the development of inflammatory processes.
The problem of the abundant synthesis of such a lubricant is especially urgent for men aged 16-25 years, when sexual activity has the highest characteristics. 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 smegma.
Often the accumulation of a whitish plaque with a pungent odor is attributed by a man to the release of smegma, while the real cause can be associated with thrush or gonorrhea, chdamidiosis.
It is quite dangerous to ignore any discharge that differs from normal. Since they can be associated with diseases requiring immediate treatment and posing an irreversible threat to the reproductive system.