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My urethra looks like a gland rather than an opening?

By Anonymous February 15, 2013 - 4:43pm
 
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Hi, I noticed that my urethra looks more like a gland, almost like a skin flap that separates when I pee and then you can see a hole within it, rather than just a direct hole. It's also located where it covers almost half my vaginal opening.. Is that normal? I haven't had intercourse yet so maybe there's still hymen covering part of the vaginal opening, although I can't exactly tell if that's what it is. I'm a bit concerned if that's normal, but there's absolutely no pain and all is fine, I've had that for years. I use tampons with no issues. Thanks for your help.

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Hello Anonymous,

The urethra is a tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. In females, the urethra is about 4 centimeters in length and emerges above the vaginal opening.

I am confused--how can you see it, especially when you are urinating? I do not know what you are seeing. I suggest that you schedule an appointment with a gynecologist. This is something that needs to be physically evaluated.

Maryann

February 15, 2013 - 6:12pm
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

thanks for your reply. I'm aware of what a urethra is i'm a nursing student :). I looked with a mirror to see where the stream comes out of. I guess it is hard to explain on the web.

February 15, 2013 - 6:52pm
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