Unusual Penile Discharge
A normal penile discharge usually happens during sexual activity and arousal in the form of pre-ejaculate fluid. This fluid is secreted from glands on the inner side of the foreskin and the tip of the penis. However, a change in the amount of penile discharge and its color, odor, frequency, or consistency could be the symptom of an underlying illness, most commonly a sexually transmitted infection.
Penile discharge refers to any substance that comes out of the penis that is neither urine nor semen. The discharge is often expelled via the urethra. It enters and travels through the penis and then leaves at the head of the body. Depending on what caused it in the first place, the discharge may be cloudy and thick, or it may be transparent and runny. Penile secretions are often the result of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). For example, men diagnosed with gonorrhea may notice a clear, yellowish, or greenish fluid coming from the tip of their penis, which can leave a stain on their underwear. There are times when the discharge might be so intense that the patient needs to cover his penis with tissue paper.
