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Re: discharge

Written by ian at 26 Apr 2001 11:27:51:

As an answer to: Re: discharge written by Paul B. at 25 Apr 2001 01:12:00:

> If the discharge has been there "forever"; is clear, painless and tests
>negative for infection, including Chlamydia PCR, then it definitely
>sounds as if you can just forget about it.
> It sounds like "pre-cum"; secretion of the para-urethral and/ or
>Cowper's glands which connect to the urethra below the prostate at the
>base of the penis.
> Its function is to wash out residual urine ready for the passage of
>semen at ejaculation. It is sweet to taste (urine of course, is bitter,
>as is semen).
> It is generally produced in consequence of sexual stimulation, though
>not necessarily the same nature of stimulation as gives you an erection
>so for example, you may be aware of or discussing something sexual but
>not have an erection, yet start producing this fluid. The amount varies widely
>with the person and the situation, some men never noticing it (though
>presumably it is still present during intercourse), whereas you are
>probably at the other end of the spectrum, producing it so readily that
>you are not even aware of any provocative factor (though such a factor
>could even be the discussion with the doctor itself).
> Does this match up?
> Now just a minor clarification as to detail. This discharge does not
>come from the testicle, and does not contain sperm. It is most unlikely
>to contain anything from the prostate either, except where it corresponds
>to "straining" (in the same way as you might to pass a bowel motion)
>which can cause some seminal fluid (including sperm) to be pressed out.
Hi
Many thanks for your info you sound spot on with your ideas even my doc thinks so.i am just waiting for a couple of results to come back next tue from the hospt then i can be 100% i will let you know the out come then thanks again Ian


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