Prostate cancer in women

Series of glands and ducts at the front of the vagina- the Skene glands are sometimes referred to as the female prostate. Researchers have discovered that the Skene glands share some of the same properties as the male prostate, which is located between the bladder and the penis. For example, both the prostate and the Skene glands contain prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and PSA phosphatase (PSAP), which are enzymes that can indicate the health of the prostate in males.

PSA is an indicator of prostate cancer in males and may appear as a symptom of certain types of  breast cancer in females. Checking PSA levels during  cancer treatment in females may be useful in monitoring the treatment for some types of breast cancer. Female prostate cancer accounted for approximately 0.003 percent of all cases of cancer reported in the female urinary tract or genital area.

Symptoms of prostate cancer in women are: pressure behind the pubic bone, pain during urination,  pain during sexual intercourse, irregular  menstrual cycle, difficulty urinating and frequent urination. However, these symptoms may indicate other noncancerous conditions related to the female prostate. Other conditions are: cysts, adenofibroma, polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS. The Skene glands are often referred to as the female prostate because they produce the same hormones as the male prostate.

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