Men often find that there will be white and transparent discharge from the urethral opening, and many people mistakenly think that they have the disease. However, in fact, there are physiological and pathological urethral secretions in men, which need to be correctly recognized.
The male urethra is a channel for the excretion of urine and **, and there are complex structures inside to maintain the normal physiological functions of men. There are multiple glands distributed in the urethra, including paraurethral submucosal glands, bulbourethral glands, prostate, seminal vesicles, etc. When a man is sexually stimulated and aroused, the bulbourethral gland, located near the corpora cavernosa, secretes a small amount of clear, alkaline mucus.
These secretions are expelled from the opening in the form of droplets in front of the **, in varying quantities, ranging from a few drops to unnoticed, to more wet pants. Although embarrassing, it is actually a manifestation of physical sexual arousal. These secretions are not useless, they have the following effects:
1.Constitutes part of the ** and protects spermatozoa. 2.Eliminate harmful microorganisms in the urethra and women**, purify the reproductive channel, and ensure the combination of sperm and egg. 3.Lubricate women**. 4.Neutralizes the acidic fluid secreted by women**, creates a good physiological environment for the smooth combination of sperm and egg. 5.Stimulates women** and plays a role in helping sexual arousal.
Due to the physiological and pathological characteristics of the male urethra, the white and thin discharge from the urethral opening is a normal physiological phenomenon in most cases. However, when the male urethra is infected, the urethra will also secrete fluid protectively, often when urinating or straining stool, and the urethral discharge at this time is mostly a pathological phenomenon. If it is accompanied by other discomforts, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.
Here are some guidelines for your visit:
If white mucus is found at the urethral opening with dysuria, nongonococcal urethritis should be considered, which may be a sexually transmitted disease caused by chlamydia, mycoplasma, trichomoniasis, and other infections.
Chronic prostatitis should be considered if white mucus is found at the urethral opening with lower abdominal distention, and there may be a feeling of discomfort in the lower abdomen, especially when the weather is getting cooler.
Acute gonococcal urethritis should be considered if a large amount of viscous purulent discharge is found at the urethral opening, accompanied by a tingling, burning sensation at the urethral opening.
In order to avoid pathological urethral whitening, the following points can be noted:
Pay attention to personal hygiene, change it daily**, and if the foreskin is too long, you should wash it daily or consider circumcision.
Avoid unclean**, the urethra is a channel open to the outside world, and unclean ** is easy to introduce bacteria and viruses.
Avoid sitting for long periods of time, exercise more, and wear loose, comfortable pants, prolonged sitting and wearing tight clothing and pants may lead to prostate disease.