The normal functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system of a man is an important factor not only for the normal physiological functioning of the entire organism, but also an important component of the psychological health of the male ego.
The first signs of diseases of this system may be discharge from the genitourinary canal, most often detected by representatives of the stronger sex during or after urination.By the nature of these secretions, the etiology of the disease can be preliminarily judged and a preliminary diagnosis made.
In fact, most of the time men confuse normal physiological secretions, which are essentially the secretions of the gonads, and pathological secretions that are formed during the pathological process.
Secretion products of the gonads.
Most often, the appearance of normal physiological secretion is associated with sexual arousal (erection), accompanied by the release of clear mucus from the male urogenital canal, which is a product of secretion from the bulbourethral or Cooper glands.There are only two of them.They are located directly 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 movement of sperm during ejaculation.
Also, secretion during arousal can be considered the process of ejaculation of sperm (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 the man's blood is elevated.Therefore, most often at this time, secretion from Cooper's glands is observed.
The appearance of discharge from the urethra in the form of mucus with grayish-white streaks is possible with strong straining of the abdominal walls during the act of defecation (defecatory prostatorrhea) or after urination (micturition prostatorrhea).These secretions consist of a mixture of secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicles.Both types of prostatitis are characteristic of a physiologically healthy organism and are more related to its individual characteristics, less often they are a sign of chronic prostatitis.
All of the phenomena described above are rare.And over a longer period of time, the outside of a healthy male urethra has no discharge.
pathological discharge
Associated with diseases of the genitourinary canal and adjacent organs.Due to the influence of pathological factors of various etiologies, damage to the urethra occurs, accompanied by discharge.This process is called leukocytic urethria.The influence of such pathological factors is distinguished.
- Mechanical - under its action, blood is first released from the genitourinary canal, and some time after the start of the inflammatory process, pus appears.It may be the result of a sample for laboratory tests or the result of an examination of the urethra with medical instruments (cystoscopy, urethroscopy).
- Chemical - as a result of the action of chemical substances of drugs on the mucous membrane of the genitourinary canal.It can occur after washing the urethra with medicinal solutions (instillation) in the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Infectious - as a result of the vital activity of pathogens, which can be protozoa, bacteria or fungi.
Mucous and pus-filled discharge 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 said secretion is one of the fundamental symptoms for the diagnosis of non-gonococcal urethritis.
Observed when 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 manifest themselves at the initial stage only as a small amount of mucopurulent exudate at the end of urination after prolonged abstinence.
purulent discharge
It is a sign of infectious urethritis.Purulent discharge includes urethral mucus and cells of the damaged epithelium of the genitourinary canal.Characterized by a high leukocyte content.It is a liquid with a thick consistency, yellow with green color or completely yellow.
The appearance of drops of said secretion is one of the main symptoms to diagnose urethritis of gonococcal etiology.Accompanied by itching, soreness 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 area of the genitourinary canal when urinating.
Causes of white discharge from the male urethra.
The appearance of white discharge with a curd-like consistency from the penis is usually characteristic of male candidiasis (thrush).It happens very rarely.It can be caused by a decrease in the level of immunity as a result of treatment with antibiotics or chemotherapy.Infecting a healthy man with candidiasis through sexual contact is almost impossible.
White discharge with a foamy consistency appears with trichomoniasis, which ranks first in prevalence among STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
Another reason for white discharge from the urethra may 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 see a doctor.They can also become symptoms to make a preliminary diagnosis of the disease.To more accurately determine the cause of the disease, samples of secretion are taken for bacteriological studies and for culture on nutrient media.