Abnormal Penile Discharge in Malaysia: Causes, Testing & Treatment
Penile discharge that is yellow, green, cloudy, white or accompanied by burning urination is almost always caused by an STI - most often gonorrhoea, chlamydia, NSU or Mycoplasma genitalium. Same-day NAAT testing identifies the cause; antibiotics cure bacterial infections in days.
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Normal vs tidak normal
Biasanya normal
- Clear pre-ejaculate during sexual arousal
- Small amount of clear smegma under foreskin (hygiene-related)
- Ejaculate during orgasm
Periksakan
- Yellow, green or thick pus-like discharge
- Cloudy white discharge outside of arousal
- Discharge with burning urination, itching or odour
- Blood-stained discharge
- Persistent or recurrent discharge between sexual activity
Punca biasa
Gonorea
Thick yellow/green discharge appearing 2-7 days after exposure. Single-dose ceftriaxone cures it.
Chlamydia
Often clear/cloudy and mild - or no symptoms at all. 7-day doxycycline cures it.
Uretritis Tidak Spesifik (NSU)
Urethritis with negative gonorrhoea test. Treated empirically with doxycycline.
Mycoplasma genitalium
Persistent or recurrent discharge after first-line antibiotics. Requires resistance-guided treatment.
Herpes (HSV)
May cause urethral discomfort and discharge during outbreaks, usually with visible blisters.
Prostatitis
Less common cause - bacterial prostate inflammation with pelvic pain.
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Isyarat merah
- Any discharge other than clear pre-ejaculate during arousal
- Burning or painful urination
- Testicular pain or swelling
- Fever, body aches or pelvic pain
- Visible sores, blisters or ulcers
- Symptoms persisting after a previous antibiotic course
Ujian yang disyorkan
- NAAT (PCR) for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma genitalium on first-void urine
- Multi-site swabs (rectal, pharyngeal) if relevant exposure
- HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B serology as part of an STI Essentials panel
- Urine dipstick to rule out UTI
- Urethral swab if discharge is profuse
Laluan rawatan
Most bacterial causes are cured with a short course of antibiotics - doxycycline 7 days for chlamydia/NSU, ceftriaxone single injection for gonorrhoea. Resistance-guided therapy for Mycoplasma genitalium. Your personal health concierge coordinates same-day testing, treatment, partner support and follow-up.
Self-check
Semakan diri cepat
- Is the discharge yellow, green, cloudy or pus-like?
- Do you have burning or painful urination?
- Adakah anda melakukan hubungan seks tanpa perlindungan dalam 6 minggu lepas?
- Do you have testicular pain or swelling?
- Has a recent partner been diagnosed with any STI?
Disemak secara perubatan oleh Dr. Azzim Emir, MBChB, Cert. Andrology (SMHS)
Terakhir disemak 1 May 2026 · Next review 1 November 2026
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