Having small amounts of mucus in urine is normal and healthy.
It’s also not uncommon for women to confuse cervical mucus coming from the vagina for urinary mucus.
In Men
Sexually transmitted infections can cause excessive urinary mucus in both women and men.
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However, excess mucus in urine from STIs likegonorrheaorchlamydiais often more easily perceived when men pee.
Kidney stones can also cause excess mucus in urine.
See your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
What Is a Urinalysis?
A urinalysis is a test of the urine.
Urinalysis is the gold standard for determining if someone has excessive mucus in their urine.
This easy-to-do test, which only requires a urine sample, is usually administered in a medical setting.
Summary
Having small amounts of mucus in the urine is not abnormal.
Mucus keeps your urinary tract healthy.
It helps flush away bacteria that can cause bladder infections.
Having small amounts of clear or slightly cloudy mucus threads in your urine is normal.
Other causes like sexually transmitted infections and kidney stones can also create excessive urinary mucus.
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