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 ...

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 ...

Nonetheless, Skene’s observation that the glands named for him produced fluid explained a good deal of sexual history. Writers dating back to the ancient Romans reported that women produce a ...

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.

Essentially these two hormones work with the skene glands to lubricate the vagina. With the onset of menopause and the decline in these hormones, the skene gland can’t properly release the clear ...