Skene's gland

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Skene's Gland

Skene's gland (/skiːnz/), also known as the paraurethral gland or lesser vestibular glands, is a pair of glands located on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the urethra. They are homologous to the prostate gland in males.

Etymology

The gland is named after the Scottish gynaecologist, Alexander Johnston Chalmers Skene, who first described it in detail in the late 19th century.

Anatomy

The Skene's glands are situated on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the urethra. They are surrounded by tissue (including the part of the clitoris) that reaches up inside the vagina and swells with blood during sexual arousal.

Function

The Skene's glands produce a fluid that helps lubricate the urethral opening and may have antimicrobial properties to protect the urinary tract from infections. This fluid is sometimes expelled during orgasm, a phenomenon commonly known as "female ejaculation".

Related Terms

  • Prostate: The male homologue to the Skene's gland.
  • Urethra: The duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and through which semen is discharged in the male.
  • Clitoris: A female sex organ present in mammals, ostriches and a limited number of other animals.
  • Orgasm: The climax of sexual excitement, characterized by intensely pleasurable feelings centred in the genitals.

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