By Dr. Wale Okediran
I want to know if women also have the Prostate Gland as in men?
Maria (by SMS)
The primary function of the male prostate is to secrete prostate fluid, an important component of semen. The gland is also believed to store infections, keeping them under containment until the body heals itself and can protect other areas from infection Since women do not produce semen, they don’t have the Prostate gland. However, there is a functional part of the female reproductive system that’s very similar to the Prostate gland. These are small glands, located on either side of the female urethra called Skene glands. It is speculated that the Skene glands serve the same purpose in women. Similar to a man’s prostate, the Skene glands release a fluid that lubricates the opening of the urethra. Experts theorize that this fluid features antimicrobial properties and protects the urinary tract and bladder from bacterial infections.
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