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尿频、尿道口疼、尿道烧灼感、泌尿生殖窦、尿道变粗变硬
A urethral caruncle is a common female urethral lesion, a benign polypoid mass at the meatus, also called urethral granuloma or vascular polyp. It may relate to chronic vulvar inflammation/irritation, markedly low estrogen, local submucosal varices and mucosal prolapse/eversion.
Frequency; meatal pain; urethral burning; urogenital sinus; thickened hard urethra
Estrogen deficiency (40%): common in postmenopausal women, related to low estrogen; prolapse from estrogen deficiency may be the first step. Chronic inflammatory irritation (35%): local chronic irritation may cause mucosal eversion and epithelial proliferation around the meatus.
Estrogen cream, excision when symptomatic
Local hygiene, treat chronic vulvar inflammation.
It is recommended to visit the urology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.
Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.
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