The Skene's glands are two small ducts located on either side of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. They develop in females from the same cells that develop into the ...

Researchers using MRI and 3-D ultrasound have mapped these pea-sized glands around the urethra. The Skene’s tissue produces a thin, alkaline fluid high in PSA—the same marker doctors track in men.

Skene's gland cancer and other conditions affecting the glands may require treatment. See a healthcare provider if you develop any symptoms of a UTI or Skene's gland condition, such as: 18 ...