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 ...

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.