In men, during awakening, discharges from the urethra of a different nature are observed. They usually do not cause alarm, as they are of natural origin. But there are cases when the discharge is of a pathological nature and requires medical intervention.
Natural secretion of paraseminal fluid
In a healthy man, during an erection, a clear fluid is always released from the penis in a small volume. This phenomenon is considered the norm and is not associated with any pathological process. In medicine, such a natural secretion of secretions during awakening is called urethral, and the fluid itself is called pre-ejaculate.
general characteristics
Normally, such a secretion is absolutely transparent and has a medium consistency in density. The urethra is observed not only during waking, but also during the morning erection. From the urethra, fluid before the semen begins to be released during caresses with the sexual partner and during preparation for intercourse. The same reaction is observed with masturbation. The early stage of sexual intercourse and immediately before the onset of orgasm may also be associated with the release of ejaculate. All of these cases are natural, so discharging the prekum should not cause panic.
Such a mucosa is necessary to neutralize the residual acidity, both in the urethra itself and in the vagina. Since sperm simply die in an acidic environment, it is the precum that prepares favorable conditions for them.
Number of secretions
For each person, the amount of fluid secreted in such cases is strictly individual. But the higher the awakening rate, the more secretions are released. There can be several drops, and quite impressive volumes of liquids, reaching 5 ml. In some men the touch is missing as such. The site of formation of the first seed is the Cooper and Littre glands. They are located along the urethra and produce a secretion, the amount of which increases with awakening.
In such a secretion, semen may be present in an insignificant amount. Therefore, terminated intercourse does not always guarantee protection against unwanted pregnancy. Of course, there is no sperm in the secretion itself, but the remnants of sperm in the ducts inevitably end up in the pre-ejaculate.
Sometimes men worry about excessive discharge of fluid before semen during an erection. In this case, doctors recommend a differential diagnosis to rule out prostatitis - the release of prostate fluid during urination or defecation.
Natural sperm production
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. The semen is white and viscous. The semen consists of the secretion of the gonads and the semen itself. Sperm is released, both from intercourse and from masturbation. Such a discharge is accompanied by sexual liberation.
Lack of sperm discharge can indicate serious pathology and requires a serious examination.
What it will tell about the pathology
Usually, the presence of discharge during an erection is not associated with pathology. But in some cases, you need to pay attention to deviations from the norm, as evidenced by:
- unnatural discharge shade - yellow, green, gray color will indicate pathology;
- the presence of blood in semen or urine;
- pus, lumps or clots in your discharge
- an unpleasant or mixed odor emanating from the penis, which may indicate inflammatory, infectious processes;
- painful sensation or discomfort that occurs during an erection.
It is these unnatural signs that accompany the discharge with excitement that clearly indicate the presence of pathological processes. Itching, redness or swelling are also a warning sign. In such cases, a man should not take self-medication or wait for an independent resolution of the situation. The right decision would be to visit a doctor for a diagnosis.
Types of possible pathologies
It is not easy to assess the condition of the genitourinary system using just one discharge. But it is the uncharacteristic secretion secreted by the urethra that is the sign of some pathologies. And for some diseases characteristic is the presence of specific secretions without the presence of other symptoms.
A man should carefully monitor the quality and amount of fluid from the penis, both during arousal and in the normal state.
With the appearance of nonspecific discharge during arousal, 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 injury and damage.
In such cases, the nature of the discharge may be different, which depends on the type of pathology, and on the characteristics of the organism, the negligence of the disease. It is unrealistic to independently determine the type of deviation. An in-depth diagnosis will be required, which will help the physician assess the patient's condition and select an effective treatment.
It is advisable not to take any medication, especially antibiotics, before going to the doctor and making a diagnosis. This will confuse the clinical picture and will not make it possible to establish the correct diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment.
Hygiene and discharge
We must also dwell on smegma. This is a natural selection. However, in some cases, it may be accompanied by an unnatural odor. This lubrication is produced by the sebaceous glands located in the head and foreskin.
In fact, smegma is a fat that, in the absence of timely and quality hygienic procedures, accumulates and provokes the appearance of unnatural odors. The danger is not caused by the smegma itself, but precisely by its accumulation. In the absence of hygienic procedures, a favorable environment is created for the reproduction 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 years, when sexual activity has the highest characteristics. With age, the volume of such secretions decreases. When a man is washing his penis twice a day, the smegma is completely removed and no unnatural white plaque is noticed with erection. If necessary, you can use antibacterial soap to remove smegma.
Often, the accumulation of a white plaque with a pungent odor is attributed by a male to the release of smegma, while the real cause may be associated with thrush or gonorrhea, kdamidiosis.
It is quite dangerous to ignore any discharge that differs from normal. Since they can be associated with diseases that require immediate treatment and pose a threat to the reproductive system of an irreversible nature.