Discharge during erection in men

Often, erection discharge in men occurs in the form of a liquid (in a limited amount), which can be of different color and consistency. Discharge comes from the urethra or preputial gland and is normal if the amount, color, and smell do not make you think otherwise.

If the secretion has an atypical appearance, then you should think about your state of health and contact a specialist, because this may be the first symptom of a serious illness.

Secretion during erection in men, which indicates a normal state of health

A common indicator for assessing the health of the genitourinary system is physiological discharge from the urethra:

• urethrorrhea- during an 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 penis (washed off during hygiene 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 provoke such secretion, namely:

• damage to the urethra due to mechanical stress;
• allergic reactions;
• taking medications or other chemical substances;
• Narrowing of the urethral lumen.

Typology of discharge during erection in men

All erection discharge in men can be different in color and transparency. Already according to these indicators, one can draw the first conclusions about the presence of processes unusual for a healthy body, namely:

• turbid - directly indicate 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 the analyzes there will be an increased level of leukocytes);
• interspersed with blood or blood clots.

Examination and treatment for atypical discharge during erection

If an atypical secretion is detected during an erection, it is necessary to contact a specialist and undergo a comprehensive examination to confirm or exclude the presence of certain diseases.

Initial inspection includes:

1. visual inspection of the penis;
2. palpation and examination of the lymph nodes in the groin;
3. collection of secretion from the prostate for subsequent laboratory examination.

Based on the data of laboratory tests and initial examination, a preliminary diagnosis can be made. If this data turns out to be insufficient, the following manipulations are additionally carried out:

• 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.