When the penis is in a state of arousal, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. This is a normal phenomenon that occurs in almost all healthy men. As diseases develop, the consistency and volume of the lubricant changes. You experience an unpleasant odor, pain, or burning sensation when you urinate or have an erection. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from a person, since there is a threat to health.
Discharge in men when they are excited
Discharge during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculate. It protrudes from the opening of the urethra at the moment when the boy becomes aroused. The preseed is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and the glands of Littre, which are located along the entire section of the canal, from the external opening to the neck of the bladder.
Discharges during arousal in men perform the following functions::
- ensure the free passage of seminal fluid through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisturize and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
Pre-seed can also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the amount released will not be sufficient. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of sperm. It enters seminal fluid during ejaculation and mixes with sperm, helping to protect sperm from the acidic environment of a woman's vagina.
Healthy secretion in men when aroused
Normal amount of mucus
The volume of pre-ejaculate directly depends on the degree of arousal of the guy. Maximum concentration is achieved with a strong sexual desire.The normal amount of liquid is 5 ml.
Some representatives of the stronger sex are physiologically unable to secrete lubricant. The absence of preejaculation during erection reduces the ability to conceive.
Healthy pre-ejaculate has the following characteristics:
- no smell;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- absence of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
Pre-seed performs cleaning functions, so its consistency may change. A man may experience lubricant clouding with repeated sexual intercourse, lack of hygiene, or before ejaculation. It will return to normal in 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of a pathogenic process should be suspected.
Signs of deviation from the norm
Pathological mucus discharge in men differs from healthy one in color, odor and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms indicating a deviation of the lubricant from the norm:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- formation of excessive amounts of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubrication without sexual arousal;
- presence of third-party inclusions;
- change in consistency to too thick or liquid.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy secretions in men are divided into types:
| Guy | Description |
|---|---|
| Spermatorrhea | Random loss of sperm without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is the decrease in muscle tone of the vas deferens. The pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Spillage of lubricant mixed with blood. It appears with lesions to the urethral mucosa |
| Leukocytic urethrorrhea | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process, resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the urethral mucosa |
| Mucopurulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation during the night. A man notices pus discharge in the morning, and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | They include a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. They appear in the form of drops with a yellow or greenish tint. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The volume of mucus released may be large or small. It can be quite difficult to notice poor lubrication. To do this, you need to press on the urethra so that the liquid flows out of the opening. It dries quickly, forming a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency makes the urethral sponges stick together.
Causes of pathological discharge
Unusual lubricant secretion is most often due to sexually transmitted diseases, but there are numerous other conditions.
If pathological discharge appears with unpleasant symptoms, the development of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should be suspected. Such diseases develop under the influence of unfavorable microflora, which is deposited on the mucosa of the urethra, on the external areas and cavities of the genital organs and in the glands.
Classification of sexually transmitted diseases:
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The prostate gland plays a key role in the formation of sperm. It produces a secretion, without which the seminal fluid loses its functionality. When the prostate becomes inflamed, its production increases.
Men suffering from chronic prostatitis may observe that when they are aroused, a copious amount of lubricant leaks from the urethral opening. This is a prostatic secretion that has a fairly high resemblance to pre-ejaculate.
Excessive discharge during excitation can occur with the development of the following conditions:
- inflammatory processes;
- allergy;
- hypothermia;
- physical or chemical injury.
After probing you can observe the appearance of clear mucus from the urethra. This fluid is formed as a protective reaction of the body to the resulting microtraumas on the surface of the mucosa.
An abundant amount of clear secretions during ejaculation may indicate the development of infertility.
To diagnose pathologies, not only the visual nature of the liquid is taken into account, but also its biological composition. The man needs to see a doctor for an examination.
Pathological discharge due to sexually transmitted diseases
Can lubricant fertilize?
It is a proven medical fact that male lubricant contains a small amount of sperm. There is a small chance of getting pregnant if you lose pre-ejaculate during unprotected sex.
The greatest chance of conception in this case occurs in the middle of the cycle, when the woman has ovulated and the cervix is open. In other situations, the concentration of male germ cells in the pre-seed will not be sufficient. They will die quickly in the vagina, outside of the sperm's nutrient medium.
The probability of conception is much higher in the case of repeated sexual intercourse, when the lubricant contains a sufficiently large amount of sperm.
To prevent unwanted pregnancy, a man is advised to urinate to wash away residual sperm.