Often, erection secretion in men comes in the form of a liquid (in limited quantities), which can be of different color and consistency. The discharge comes from the urethra or preputial gland and is normal if the amount, color, and smell don't make you think otherwise.
If the discharge is atypical, you should think about your state of health and see a specialist, as this could be the first symptom of a serious illness.
Discharge during erection in men, indicating normal health
A common indicator for assessing the health of the genitourinary system is physiological discharge from the urethra:
- urethrorrhea- during erection, a transparent secret is produced, which contains a small number of germ cells;
- smegma- produced by the sebaceous glands under the skin of the glans (washed off during hygienic procedures).
Pathological secretion
The appearance of secretion, which cannot be attributed to normal and physiological, indicates the presence of inflammatory processes in the body. They can be caused by both infectious and non-infectious causes.
The main types of infectious diseases that cause the release of pathological secretions are:
- chlamydia;
- candidiasis;
- gonorrhea;
- genital herpes;
- trichomoniasis;
- ureaplasmosis;
- mycoplasmosis.
Non-infectious factors can also cause this secretion, namely:
- damage to the urethra due to mechanical stress;
- allergic reactions;
- taking medications or other chemicals;
- Narrowing of the urethral lumen.
Type of discharge during erection in men
All erection losses in men can be different in color and transparency. Already according to these indicators, the first conclusions can be drawn about the presence of unusual processes for a healthy body, namely:
- cloudy: directly indicates the presence in the body of an impressive amount of pathogenic microorganisms;
- gray with a thick consistency - indicates the presence of dead epithelial tissues;
- green or yellow - is a direct indicator of the presence of inflammatory processes and purulent discharge (in analyzes there will be an increase in the level of leukocytes);
- interspersed with blood or blood clots.
Examination and treatment of atypical secretions during erection
If atypical discharge is detected during an erection, it is necessary to contact a specialist and undergo a full examination to confirm or exclude the presence of certain diseases.
The initial inspection includes:
- visual inspection of the penis;
- palpation and examination of the inguinal lymph nodes;
- collection of secretion from the prostate for subsequent laboratory examination.
Based on the data from laboratory tests and the initial examination, a preliminary diagnosis can be made. If this data is insufficient, the following manipulations are also performed:
- TANK-seeding;
- complete blood count;
- general urinalysis;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate;
- tomography
Based on the results of the examination, the specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment.