These are the small benign growth outside the urethra. Such growth of tissue is commonly seen in post-menopausal women. These tissue growths are asymptomatic. But they may cause burning sensations, pain, and bleeding in some situations. Low estrogen level is responsible for such tissue growth.
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I am having recurrent UTIs and a sensitive lump in my urethra. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my first urinary tract infection (UTI) around seven years back. My urethra was inflamed and swollen. I got on antibiotics and then it got better. I had this lump that stayed and never went back. Since then I have been prone to UTI right after sexual intercourse. Before, I kept it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The lump is the inflamed gland of Bartholin, which is present in the urethra. Once it gets blocked it will form a cyst, and this cyst gets inflamed after intercourse giving you a burning sensation like a urinary tract infection. The treatme... Read Full »
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