It is unusual for an adult, sexually active man to secrete pre-ejaculate without sexual stimulation. But there are different kinds of discharges from the penis that might happen during the day without sexual stimulation. The possibilities include
- leaking of urine from the bladder because the bladder muscles are weak
- leaking of urine that is caused by a urinary tract infection
- discolored discharges that are caused by sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia
Men who have any of these symptoms should visit a health care provider to find out what is causing the secretion. They can visit their own provider, make an appointment with a urologist — a physician who specializes in the health of the urinary tract and male sex organs, or contact the nearest Planned Parenthood health center by calling 1-800-230-PLAN.
People who are diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections should be sure to contact all the partners they may have exposed to infection. The partners of people who have gonorrhea or chlamydia must be treated at the same time in order to protect them and to avoid reinfection. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia can have serious health consequences. They can lead to infertility and chronic arthritis in both women and men.
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