The urethra is the thin tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder out of the body. A urethral stricture is when narrowing from scar tissue occurs in the urethra. Urethral strictures can ...

In most cases of acute urinary retention (AUR), bladder drainage is easily achieved by inserting a standard balloon retention catheter through the urethra. In the rare cases that routine ...

Women are significantly more prone to UTIs than men due to anatomical factors like a shorter urethra and its proximity to the rectum, alongside sensitive tissue. Hormonal changes, sexual activity, and ...

Urethral syndrome describes a group of symptoms that occur when the urethra becomes irritated. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In this article, ...

Urethral prolapse (urethrocele) occurs when the urethra pushes into the vaginal canal. It also can happen when the urethra protrudes out of the urethral opening. The urethra is a tube that carries ...

Urethral caruncles are small, harmless lumps that form at the opening of the urethra. Most urethral caruncles cause no symptoms, but they can sometimes lead to pain or bleeding. Treatment usually ...

Urethral sounding is a medical procedure and sexual practice where a thin, smooth object is inserted into your urethra. Your urethra is the hollow tube that allows pee to leave your body. Sounding is ...