In men, during awakening, discharges from the urethra of various types are observed.They usually do not cause alarm because they are natural.But there are cases when the discharge is pathological and requires medical intervention.
Natural secretion of pre-seminal fluid
During an erection, a healthy man always secretes a small amount of clear fluid from the penis.This phenomenon is considered normal and is not associated with any pathological process.In medicine, this natural secretion during awakening is called urethrorrhea, and the fluid itself is called pre-ejaculate.
General characteristics
Normally, such a secret is absolutely transparent and has an average consistency.Urethrorea is observed not only during awakening, but also during erection in the morning.Paraseminal fluid begins to be released from the urethra during caresses with the sexual partner and during preparation for sexual intercourse.The same reaction is also observed during masturbation.The early stage of sexual intercourse and immediately before the beginning of orgasm can also be accompanied by the release of ejaculate.All these cases are natural, and therefore discharge before ejaculation should not cause panic.
Such mucus is necessary to neutralize the remaining acidity, both in the urethra itself and in the vagina.Since spermatozoa simply die in an acidic environment, it is the pre-ejaculate that creates favorable conditions for them.
Number of allocations
For each person, the amount of fluid secreted in such cases is strictly individual.But the higher the degree of excitement, the greater the volume of secretion is released.This can be a few drops, or quite impressive volumes of liquid, reaching 5 ml.Some men have no pre-ejaculate at all.The site of formation of the presperm is the gland of Cooper and Littre.They are located along the urethra and produce secretions, the amount of which increases with excitement.
Spermatozoa may be present in such secretions in small amounts.Therefore, interrupted sexual intercourse does not always guarantee protection against unwanted pregnancy.Of course, the secretion itself does not contain sperm, but the remains of sperm in the ducts inevitably end up in the pre-ejaculate.
Sometimes men are bothered by excessive secretion of pre-seminal fluid during an erection.In this case, doctors recommend the differential diagnosis to exclude prostatorrhea - the release of prostate fluid during urination or defecation.
Natural release of sperm
The second type of natural fluid that is released from the penis as a result of an erection is, of course, semen.Ejaculation is a natural result of ejaculation.Semen has a white hue and a viscous consistency.Sperm consists of the secretion of the gonads and the seed itself.Sperm is released as a result of sexual intercourse and as a result of masturbation.Such discharge is accompanied by sexual liberation.
Absence of semen discharge can indicate serious pathology and requires serious examination.
What will it tell you about the pathology?
Typically, the presence of discharge during erection is not associated with pathology.But in some cases, you should pay attention to deviations from the norm, which can be indicated by:
- unnatural shade of discharge - yellow, green, gray colors will indicate pathology;
- the presence of blood in semen or urine;
- pus, lumps or clots in the discharge;
- an unpleasant or nauseating smell emanating from the penis, which may indicate inflammatory or infectious processes;
- pain or discomfort that occurs during an erection.
It is precisely these unnatural signs that accompany discharge during excitement that clearly indicate the presence of pathological processes.Alarming signs also include itching, hyperemia or swelling.In such cases, a man should not resort to self-medication or wait for the situation to resolve itself.The right decision would be to visit a doctor for a diagnosis.
Types of possible pathologies
Assessing the condition of the genitourinary system using only one discharge is not easy.But it is the uncharacteristic secretion released from the urethra that is a sign of some pathologies.And some diseases are characterized by the presence of specific discharge without the presence of other symptoms.
A man should carefully monitor the quality and quantity of fluids released from the penis, both during arousal and during normal conditions.
If non-specific discharge appears during excitement, 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 an oncological nature;
- complications caused by surgical interventions;
- the consequences of injuries and damages.
In such cases, the nature of the discharge may be different, which depends on the type of pathology and on the characteristics of the body, neglect of the disease.It is impossible to independently determine the type of deviation.A thorough diagnosis will be required to help the doctor assess the patient's condition and choose effective treatment.
It is advised not to take any medication, especially antibiotics, before going to the doctor and making a diagnosis.This will blur the clinical picture and will not make it possible to establish the correct diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment.
Hygiene and discharge
Separately, it is worth stopping at smegma.This is a natural release.However, in some cases it can be accompanied by an unnatural smell.This lubricant is produced by the sebaceous glands located in the scalp and foreskin area.
In fact, smegma is fat, which in the absence of timely and quality hygienic procedures, accumulates and provokes the appearance of unnatural odors.It is not the smegma itself that causes danger, but its accumulation.In the absence of hygienic procedures, a favorable environment is created for the spread 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 is at its peak.With age, the volume of such secretions decreases.When a man washes his penis twice a day, the smegma is completely removed and an unnatural white layer is not observed during erection.If necessary, you can use antibacterial soap to remove smegma.
Often, an accumulation of white plaque with a strong odor is attributed by a man to the secretion of smegma, while the real cause may be associated with thrush or gonorrhea, chdamidia.
Ignoring any abnormal discharge is quite dangerous.Since they can be associated with diseases that require immediate treatment and pose an irreversible threat to the reproductive system.