Skene’s gland cancer may be uncommon, but its potential for serious consequences makes recognition of symptoms and early detection crucial.

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.

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 ...

Urethral glands can, and so can salivary glands, normal breast tissue and some cancers besides prostate. The parallel structures to the prostate gland in women, Skene's glands, may produce PSA ...