The normal functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system in a man is an important factor not only for the normal physiological functioning of the whole organism, but also an important element of the psychological health of the male ego.
The first signals of diseases of this system can be discharge from the genitourinary canal, most often detected by representatives of the stronger sex during or after urination.Due to the nature of these secretions, we can judge in advance the etiology of the disease and make a preliminary diagnosis.
In fact, men most often confuse normal physiological secretions, which are mainly gonad secretions, and pathological secretions formed during the pathological process.
Secretory products of the gonads
Most often, the appearance of normal physiological discharge is associated with sexual arousal (erection), accompanied by the release of clear mucus from the male urogenital canal, which is a product of the secretion of the Cooper or bulbourethral glands.There are only two.They are located directly under 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, discharge during arousal can be considered the process of sperm ejaculation (ejaculation), which occurs spontaneously without the influence of accompanying factors (wet dreams).
Most often, the penis is erect in the morning, when the level of testosterone in a man's blood is high.Therefore, most often at this time secretions from Cooper's glands are observed.
The appearance of discharge from the urethra in the form of mucus with streaks of grayish-white color is possible with strong tension of the abdominal walls during the act of defecation (defecatory prostatorrhea) or after urination (micturitional prostatorrhea).These secretions are made up 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 a sign of chronic prostatitis.
All of the phenomena described above are rare.And for a longer period of time, the outer part of a healthy male urethra remains without 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 leukocyte urethra.The influence of such pathological factors is distinguished.
- Mechanical - under their action, blood is first released from the genitourinary canal, and some time after the start of the inflammatory process, pus appears.This may be a consequence of a sample for laboratory tests or the result of an examination of the urethra using medical instruments (cystoscopy, urethroscopy).
- Chemical - due to the action of chemical substances of drugs on the mucous membrane of the genitourinary canal.This can occur after washing the urethra with medicinal solutions (instillation) in the treatment of a number of diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Infectious - due to 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.It is a translucent milky white liquid.The appearance of such discharge is one of the fundamental symptoms for the diagnosis of nongonococcal 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 initially manifest themselves 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 of damaged epithelium of the genitourinary canal.Characterized by a high content of leukocytes.It is a liquid of thick consistency, yellow with a green or completely yellow color.
The appearance of drops of such discharge is one of the main symptoms for diagnosing 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 genitourinary canal during urination.
Causes of white discharge from the male urethra
The appearance of white discharge of a curdled consistency coming from the penis is most often characteristic of male candidiasis (thrush).Occurs very rarely.This may be due to a decrease in the level of immunity following antibiotic treatment or chemotherapy.It is almost impossible to infect a healthy man with candidiasis through sexual contact.
White discharge of a foamy consistency appears with trichomoniasis, which occupies the first place in terms of prevalence among STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
Another cause of 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 up to 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 that help make a preliminary diagnosis of the disease.In order to more precisely determine the cause of the disease, samples of rejects are taken for bacteriological studies and for culture on nutrient medium.