The normal functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system for a man is an important factor not only for the normal physiological functioning of the whole organism, but also an important component of the psychological health of the male ego.
The first signals of diseases of this system can be secretions from the genitourinary system, most often detected by the representatives of the stronger sex during the urination process or after it.By the nature of these secretions, the etiology of the disease can be estimated in advance and a preliminary diagnosis can be made.
In fact, most often men confuse the normal physiological secretions, which are essentially the secretions of the gonads, and the pathological secretions formed in the course of the pathological process.
Secretory products of the gonads
Most often, the appearance of normal physiological secretion is associated with sexual arousal (erection), accompanied by the release of transparent mucus from the male urogenital canal, which is a product of the secretion of Cooper's glands or bulbourethral glands.There are only two of them.They are located just below the base of the corpora cavernosa of the penis.The main function of the secretion of these glands is to lubricate the urogenital canal before the release of sperm for better sperm movement during ejaculation.
Also, ejaculation during arousal can be considered a process of sperm ejaculation (ejaculation), which occurs spontaneously without the influence of accompanying factors (wet dreams).
Most often, the penis is in an erect state in the morning, when the level of testosterone in a man's blood is increased.Therefore, secretions of Cooper's glands are most often observed at this time.
The appearance of discharge from the urethra in the form of mucus with streaks of gray-white color is possible with strong tension on the abdominal walls during the act of defecation (defecatory prostatorrhea) or after urination (micturition prostatorrhea).Such secretions consist of a mixture of secretions from the prostate glands and seminal vesicles.Both types of prostatitis are characteristic of a physiologically healthy organism and to a greater extent are related to its individual characteristics, less often they are a sign of chronic prostatitis.
All the phenomena described above are unusual.And for a longer period of time, the outer part of the healthy male urethra is free of discharge.
Pathological discharge
Associated with diseases of the genitourinary system and adjacent organs.Due to the influence of pathological factors of different etiology, damage to the urethra occurs, accompanied by discharge.This process is called leukocyte urethra.The influence of such pathological factors is distinguished.
- Mechanical - under their action, blood is first released from the urogenital canal, and some time after the start of the inflammatory process, pus appears.This may be the result of taking samples for laboratory tests or the result of examination of the urethra with the help of medical instruments (cystoscopy, urethroscopy).
- Chemical - as a result of the action of the chemical substances of the drugs on the mucous membrane of the urogenital canal.It can appear after washing the urethra with medicinal solutions (instillation) in the treatment of a number of diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Infectious - as a result of the vital activity of pathogens, which can be protozoa, bacteria or fungi.
Discharge of mucus and pus from the urethra
They consist of urogenital mucus, serous exudate and a small number of leukocytes.They are a translucent milky white liquid.The appearance of such a discharge is one of the main symptoms for diagnosing non-gonococcal urethritis.
It is observed when it is affected by pathogens of chlamydia, trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis.The course of these diseases is characterized by the absence of symptoms of itching, pain and pain.They are manifested in the initial stage only as a small amount of mucopurulent exudate at the end of urination after prolonged abstinence.
Purulent discharge
This is a sign of infectious urethritis.Purulent discharge includes urethral mucus and cells from the damaged epithelium of the urogenital canal.It is characterized by a high content of leukocytes.It is a liquid with a thick consistency, yellow with a green color or completely yellow.
The appearance of drops of such secretion is one of the main symptoms for diagnosing urethritis with gonococcal etiology.Accompanied by itching, pain and pain with discharge in large quantities.
Purulent discharge from the urethra is characteristic of gonorrhea and trichomoniasis.Accompanied by a burning sensation in the urogenital area during urination.
Causes of white discharge from male urethra
The appearance of white curd-like discharge from the penis is most often characteristic of male candidiasis (thrush).It is very rare.It can be caused by a decrease in the level of immunity as a result of a course of antibiotic therapy or chemotherapy.It is almost impossible to infect a healthy man with candidiasis through sexual contact.
A white discharge with a foamy consistency occurs with trichomoniasis, which is the most common STD (sexually transmitted disease).
Another cause of white discharge from the urethra can be the chronic form of prostatitis.This disease is accompanied by difficulty urinating and a decrease in the level of potency until its complete loss (impotence).
Discharge from the urethra of various types should be a reason for the patient to consult a doctor.They can also become symptoms for making a preliminary diagnosis of the disease.To determine more precisely the cause of the disease, samples of discharge are taken for bacteriological studies and for culture on nutrient media.