Female urethral cyst

Some women may find that their urethral opening has such a phenomenon. This may be because women pay enough attention to their private hygiene, resulting in bacteria infecting the urethra and causing urethritis, which can have a very big impact on women. If left untreated for a long time, it can lead to more serious illness. Next, let’s find out what to do if a female has an external urethral cyst.

1. What is a paraurethral gland cyst?

The paraurethral glands are distributed on both sides of the posterior wall of the female urethral opening. Once infected, they often become hidden foci of recurrent urinary tract infections. If the gland's outlet is blocked, a paraurethral gland cyst or abscess may form.

2. Causes

There are two openings of paraurethral glands near the external urethral opening on the posterior wall of the urethra, which is a place where gonococci can easily lurk. Once infection occurs, the urethral opening will become congested, red and swollen. If the inflammation is not actively controlled, it may lead to cysts.

Treatment

If the cyst is not serious and not large, check it regularly. Eat a healthy diet, maintain hygiene, keep the area clean, supplement vitamins, and use potassium permanganate for cleaning. Cystectomy is the treatment of choice for paraurethral cysts. If the cyst is large, located deep, or has heavy adhesions to surrounding tissues, in order not to damage the urethra, only part of the anterior wall of the cyst may be removed, i.e., a cyst fenestration operation may be performed.

4. Paraurethral cyst resection

1. Indications

Paraurethral cysts have obvious clinical symptoms.

2. Contraindications

3. Inflammation of the vulva or vagina due to various reasons; during acute or chronic urinary tract infection; during menstruation.

3. Postoperative complications

Bleeding, infection, urethral stenosis, urinary retention

4. Anesthesia method and preoperative preparation

Anesthesia method: local anesthesia.

Preoperative preparation: Potassium permanganate solution sitz bath twice a day for 3 days before surgery. Patients with cystitis or gonococcal urethritis should wait until they are cured before undergoing surgery.

5. Surgical Procedures

A metal urinary catheter is placed.

Incise the mucosa.

The cyst was excised free from the base.

The cyst cavity was closed with interrupted sutures and the mucosa was sutured.

6. Postoperative Care

Keep the vulva clean. You can use a cotton ball to clean the vulva the next day. Give antibiotics to prevent infection. Remove the catheter 2 to 5 days after the operation.

7. Postoperative precautions

Avoid squeezing and rubbing the affected area and pay attention to hygiene. Avoid sexual intercourse within 1 month after surgery. It is recommended to pay attention to rest and local hygiene. After the operation, you can fully recover in 2 weeks. You must pay attention to hygiene to avoid reinfection, and wash and change your underwear frequently.

8. Postoperative diet

After the operation, the diet should be light, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and make sure to drink plenty of water.