A: Paraurethral cysts, also known as Skene’s gland cysts, are relatively uncommon but can cause extreme discomfort in women. Their proximity to urethral opening can interfere with urine flow and ...

Most women have never heard of their prostate, let alone considered that they could develop prostate cancer. But buried in female anatomy are small structures called Skene’s glands that develop ...

Cancer of the Skene glands is extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.003% of all female genital tract cancers. That said, documented cases exist.

But soon, the Lincoln statue will resume (nearly) its rightful place. And that means displacing the bust of Dr. Alexander Skene, a 19th-century gynecologist who discovered Skene's glands.

Scientists using dye to study female squirting say that it is mostly — but not entirely — urine Using blue food coloring, Japanese scientists gained new insight into the orgasmic phenomenon ...

Similar tenderness at the urethral meatus suggests Skene gland cyst or abscess. If previous vaginal or pelvic surgeries are in the patient's history, possible extrusion of mesh or suture should be ...

Vestibulodynia is a pain condition that is localized to the vulvar vestibule, usually to the ostia of the minor vestibular glands (Bartholin’s and Skene’s glands). The condition often presents ...

I met so many doctors and there was always a confusion whether I have a prolapse or a cyst in vagina. My Gynaecologist advised a MRI and a 5 cm huge skene’s gland cyst was reported in my vagina .