Discharge from your penis? Here’s why

Common causes of penile discharge and treatment
There are several causes of penile discharge but treatment is quick and easy.

What is penile discharge?

Penile discharge is a common condition that many men experience at some point in their lives. It can be characterized by the release of fluids from the penis that are not urine, semen or pre-ejaculate. While some cases of penile discharge may not be a cause for alarm, it’s important to recognize the common causes of this condition and seek medical attention if necessary.

Common causes

  1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Many sexually transmitted infections can cause penile discharge. These include gonorrhoea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and syphilis. Symptoms of these infections may include pain during urination, itching or burning around the genitals, and a foul-smelling discharge. If left untreated, STIs can lead to serious health problems, including infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, and even cancer.

  1. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

UTIs can occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract and cause an infection. They are more common in women, but men can also develop UTIs. Symptoms of a UTI may include frequent urination, pain or burning during urination, and a cloudy or foul-smelling discharge from the penis.

  1. Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It can be caused by bacterial infections, but it can also occur without an infection. Symptoms of prostatitis may include pain in the groin area, frequent urination, and a discharge from the penis.

  1. Balanitis

Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and the head of the penis. It can be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, poor hygiene, or an allergic reaction. Symptoms of balanitis may include redness, swelling, and a discharge from the penis.

  1. Urethritis

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. It can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, or by irritation from chemicals or objects inserted into the urethra. Symptoms of urethritis may include pain or burning during urination or discharge from the penis.

In conclusion, penile discharge can be caused by a variety of conditions, including sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, balanitis, and urethritis. If you experience any symptoms of penile discharge, it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Regular testing for STIs and practising safe sex can also help prevent the spread of infections and reduce the risk of developing penile discharge.

Treatment is quick and easy, as is testing. We can help you find the cause and treat it in one or two visits. Call us today.

Leave a Comment

  • Peter Williamson says:

    I had no idea that prostatitis and balanitis could also cause penile discharge. It’s important for men to pay attention to any changes or unusual symptoms down there. in my opinion, early diagnosis and treatment are vital.

    • Kwadwo Manu Samuel says:

      I have been experiencing itching and pumps on my scrotum, my inner thighs, under my buttocks, my hands expecially the left hand and on my belly. The most important one is that, when I poop I find it difficult and as a result I see how white discharge coming from my penis. Moreover, I feel weak erected, difficult to stand out for long. Sometimes the bumps on my scrotum turns small sores when I scratch it. Please help me with this

  • Joseph Mabote says:

    Hi ,I am having this white discharge and Is itching especially if I drink something sweet and I have lost interest in sex becouse of it please help me

  • David Chikeba says:

    I want to get treated for fertility issues havent been able to have a baby

    • Alya Shakir says:

      Thank you for your enquiry. We can provide seminal analysis and depending on the results, can refer you to a fertility specialist if this is needed. We also provide testing for your partner to test for fertility. Please email us or call the clinic and we will be happy to assist.

  • Yanis Aouamri says:

    Hey there,

    I have done two series of tests with urine and blood test. They all came out clean. No clamydia or gonnorhea, nothing in the blood. Original symptoms were a burning sensation during peeing, whitish discharge and some pain/itching in urinary tract. After a dose of general antibiotics all the pain and burning are gone, whitish discharge gone. But I get intermittent discharge that comes and goes in unpredictable ways. It’s getting annoying. Discharge is minimal compared to before and there’s no colour or foul smell. What can I do?

  • Ojobo Sunday says:

    I need your help please 🥺

  • Kingsley Mitchell says:

    Hi I am having a yellow discharge in my penis and when I pee or ejaculate it hurts

  • Blessing says:

    Hi..there are drops of cream white pee that is sticky coming out of my penis and I feel no pain but everytime I want to pee my penis is itching from inside and the pee is burning

  • Revelation says:

    Discharge problem

  • Jamie says:

    My son who is 5 has been complaining that his private parts hurt, I had a look and there was clear liquid coming from it. I took him to the walk in centre today where they said they think he has a fungal infection and gave us some cream to put on twice a day

  • Zeiss ramsey says:

    I have some frequent signs of stds how can i get prevented

  • Siva says:

    I am having a problem of White smelly discharge from penis and pain during urination What is the reason?

  • Henry kakwenza says:

    Exactly ua right thank u 4ur advice

  • Ikodat vicent says:

    So educational

  • Moses says:

    I am having discharge from my penis and expresincing pain in my werst

  • Joel ondieki says:

    Discharge from the penis

  • Ebrima Bojang says:

    Hello, hi, I’m having some problem with discharge coming from my penis for just a week or so now and my testicle on the right side I’m feeling a little pain there too.
    Please I want your urgent help about this problem if you can help or give me any advice.
    Thank you
    Ebrima bojang

  • Akelmum Sebastian says:

    My son is about 14 years and he complained about pain when urinating, itching and fluid. Is there any first aid before getting to the hospital?

  • Mpubani Emmanuel says:

    Help

  • Thabo Masunga says:

    I have painful testicles, itching penile tip and urge to urinate. I always use a condom and during sex i do feel pain. I had several visits to the clinic and gave me drugs and injections the problem is still there. The burning is inside but on the tip.Plz help

  • IZUOGU Victor says:

    There’s this discharge, but it’s not smelling and not a pain during urination

  • josephat Masanyinga says:

    I need help please

  • Sithembele says:

    Red eyes and pennis discharged

  • Frank says:

    A whitish discharge come out from my penis when am forcing to poop i only experience this when am pushing the poop to come out the discharge comes out from my penis first before urine

    • MC_Breezy _ says:

      I just had a similar experience happen to me! So I jumped online to try and figure out wth is going on w/me… I was recently prescribed doxycycline for cellulitis that I got from an ingrown toenail on my foot. But after that went away and ever since, (been nearly a year now) I also have had a problem w/ingrown hairs and a clear oily substance coming out of the pores on my face… The doxycycline wasn’t helping so they finally gave me a topical solution that seems to be helping but it still hasn’t fully cleared up my face yet. And I was on the doxycycline for so long that any STD that I may/or may not, have had shouldn’t still be there. But w/that said, my partner, (who isn’t aware she has any STD’s either) COULD unknowingly already be affected by something. So after I quit taking the doxycycline I could’ve contracted whatever she may/or may not have, right back from her. I’ve only worn a condom w/my first sexual partner when I was 16. I’m now 29 and have had quite a few partners since then. And a lot of unprotected sex… So the possibility of me having contracted something is very possible. But I’ve literally NEVER showed any signs of having an STD, or had any symptoms of an infection til I sat down on the toilet this morning and when I was done I was about to pull up my pants and that’s when I noticed a thick ,white, frothy, almost cottage cheese lookin substance all over the tip of my penis and the toilet seat! It freaked me out, I almost couldn’t believe what I was seeing cause I didn’t even feel it! No pain, no itch and no smell…and it’s never happened to me before. I hope it just turns out to be a one time thing. I hope it goes away and nothing becomes of it but it feels a little too abnormal just to ignore. So for safe measure I think I’m going to talk to my partner about it when she gets home from work and I’m going to tell her I want BOTH of us to go get tested for any infection/STD just to be safe. Better to be safe than sorry…if you could please reply back w/any further news that you find out about your condition it would be much obliged. And I will make sure to do the same for you! Good luck w/your unfortunate endeavors.

  • Motor junior says:

    I need help

  • Jonathan mwiti says:

    Help me treat this disease

  • Ntul saviour mathias says:

    I have recently discharged a white substance from my penis it wasnt painful
    And I also have bumps on both sides of my penis
    I need help

  • Genevieve E Flores says:

    Hi I’m very concerned with my husband . My husband is diabetic type 2 he’s been having theses symptoms of clear watery liquid coming out of his penis hole. He takes a bath but it comes back. He has lost interest in having sex .I asked him if anything hurts he tells me know . I try talking to him about what’s going on with him but he get really angry with me he doesn’t want me asking me questions please help me

  • Vicent ssemugenyi says:

    What could be the likely problem when all symptoms like pain when urinating,discharge from penis stop slowly slowly with no medical attention attained??

  • Flotia Chisale says:

    I’m so glad to have a very important information about penile discharge.

  • Jonas Sibanda says:

    Just want help on my problem

  • Jibola Ifeoluwa louis says:

    Is been long I had sex with my Gfrd and after 1month I start noticing white discharge from my penis..anytime I urinate it’s paining me

  • Newton chingungu says:

    I need your help am very much sick

  • Donald Tom says:

    I need help how to prevent this discharge

  • Suur ter says:

    Discharge from the penis

  • Mr All says:

    What can I do when I feel the pains

  • Wisdom says:

    I’m experiencing this for two days now
    How can I stop this
    Pls I need help

  • Paul says:

    Fluid keeps coming out of my penis anytime I’m using the toilet, how do I stop it ?

  • Bernard Austin says:

    Started having the inching yesterday and woke up today with my penis wet with the white thing

  • Mwansa mpande says:

    Kindly help out, am also having penile discharge

  • Sunday John says:

    Comment* please how can I cure this my penis is discharging white something it hot me when urinating, it swell up it looks as if it is burning around my penis,

  • Edun Quadri says:

    I started having the discharge this morning and having frequent urination since then but mostly is like pinching me like someone use pin to pinch me
    Please help me,what is the treatment for it

  • Dalton Avedi says:

    Good well educated.I have those signs

  • pain in penis says:

    Great read!

  • Dlamini Toss says:

    Does the UTIs hase a cure?
    Also is early ejaculation in males treated?

  • Ali Hassan says:

    I am experiencing some discharge and it only happen after i woke up and after squeezing my penis some small discharge comes out. But during the day nothing comes out so what could be the problem

  • Mudassir Yau says:

    I’m in pain when am doing urination
    And my bad habits I practiced safe sex.
    I think this is the reason

  • Jude says:

    So my penis urinating track is scratching very sweaty scratch and I noticed something coming out like small particles of brown substance mix with water and it’s smells strange, secondary frequently urinating all night, please what’s the solution. I greet you.

  • dereck sialwindi says:

    started feeling itching on my penis after a sexual intercourse then later a white discharge what could this be

  • David says:

    Thanks for your advice

  • Fusheini Abdul Shakun says:

    I’m suffering with UTI and I need ur help

  • Pedro Júlio Meque says:

    Im facing fluid discharge and a pain during urinating ,this happened after live sex

  • Tobi says:

    What do I do when I notice light fluid at the tip of my dick, even after using all series of antibiotics done test i feel good but i noticed my dick get slightly wet atimes
    What do I do?
    Am depressed 😞

  • Ibrahim Ahmadu says:

    Thanks for the providers of the issues

  • Pradip maharjan says:

    I have mistakenly sexual relationship on with a lady on ministration period, after 5days my pinus discharged yellowish discharged, a little bit burning while urinating. Is it STIs or STD. I’m feeling tired. What is the treatment of this discharge and is this a serious problem? Does it transfer to my wife also while having sexual relation?

    • Alya Shakir says:

      You should not have sex with your wife until you have seen a doctor and been tested and treated. The doctor will advise you when sex can resume – it is usually 7 days after treatment is completed.

  • Akor Sunday says:

    I’m experiencing this discharge for days nw, white pus, frequent urination,and pains during urination.wht kind drugs can I take?

  • Francis says:

    My penis has been discharging some unusual fluid which I had twice of sti shots and taken secnidazole 2g and cefurixime 500mg over 3weeks now
    But still the fluid keeps coming out

  • Vincent says:

    Please I have been noticing what going, thick sperm have been coming out from penis, what should I do

  • Okpe Emmanuel says:

    Please, i need your help i have penis discharge and frequent urination
    Please, how can you help me ?

  • Rayyan ansari says:

    I am facing milky yellow whitish discharge from penis after RIRS surgery for renal stone. Its my third day, i am on levofloxacin 500mg od but still discharge continues. I am also facing sever paimln while micturition

  • Yeboah Dominic says:

    I’m suffering please help me

  • Blane sanyang says:

    Hello I always experience discharge after urine if I don’t have any intimacy or mastrubate for two weeks what causes this?

  • Kwakye Daniel says:

    Please doctor, I have been experiencing this creamy discharge from my penis anytime I visit the toilet and it has given me waist problem for about 10 bad year.many medications have been given to me but I still notice it. Please help me if you can. Am from Ghana. Thanks

  • Gift mpofu says:

    Goodday Doc
    I have this discharge in my Penis that I can’t understand.

  • Nel Mhar says:

    I’m already taking antibiotics and this is my 2nd time, the first treatment I did was Ciprofloxacin for 1 week and my White plain discharge when I squeeze my penis is still there, and now my 2nd treatment is Klavic For almost 3 days, I don’t know what to do.

  • Okafor kingsley chimeucheya says:

    Impressive

  • Martins Opubo says:

    What cost of discharge in the penis

  • Thabiso Simon Mphashi says:

    Hi i have problem of hot urine and discharge

  • Fuad qasim says:

    I have smail discharge and pain from the penis

  • Gillan tayali says:

    Am seeing a discharge from my penis whitish in color and also a small pain just under my penis and trouble when urinating

  • Aikins boamah says:

    Am suffering from penis discharge

  • Maxwell hamanteka says:

    Am experiencing discharge from my penile just after few days from having sex with a lady from the other township .what can i do to stop this discharge

  • Chalie ylemen tassew says:

    How treat according to. The above

  • Ravi kant bharati says:

    Ma 5mints madischarj ho jata hu timing barahana ka laya kiy kuru

  • Shuaibu Salihu Sani says:

    Your website is good in giving accurate information

  • KeffaBeseni says:

    I have read it with eagerly,and am appreciate for your dedication Job you are doing .thank you, God bless your job.

  • Enejo Usman says:

    Still experiencing penile discharge even after taking different antibiotics

  • Dinesh Karki says:

    I have some problems in my penis, my wife and me do blowjub after day after tomorrow coming white water from my penis. How can I solve what medicines I have to use. Can you explain please 🙏

  • Randall S Redman says:

    I guess I’m either lucky or unlucky never having had Sex. I would say fortunate.

  • Maurice philip says:

    Please how can i be free from pains and discharge from my penis

  • Ayaz says:

    When my pennies stand up …water drops come out ..and this problem creates also during night with out sex

  • Daniel Ngoka says:

    Chymedia can it be treated without your partner?

  • Chinedu Echebiri mbata says:

    My penis is having a discharge please tell me what drugs to use

  • Robert Tompkins says:

    What medication should use or take

  • Onah James says:

    Pls am having pain, itching and discharge from my panis, what do i do remedy this problem

  • David Robert says:

    Please what can I take to stop penis discharge

  • Squiro ug says:

    This is amazing because I have been worried about my status but let me check for the medical help now

  • Shairikh says:

    I need help to check my testicles and my And spam to make children

  • Sherif says:

    Helpful