The urethra is a pipe that connects the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. Urine flows out of the body through this tube in both men and women. In women it is a short and straight tube while in men it is longer as it is located within the male penis.
Conditions that affect the urethra may cause
Poor urine flow
Straining while passing urine
Feeling of incomplete emptying of urine
Urine infection
Frequent or recurrent urine infection
Burning while passing urine
Pain while passing urine
Whitish discharge from urethra
Bleeding on passing urine
Urethral problems may affect men and women alike but need different treatment options
Conditions that affect the urethra may cause:
Poor urine flow
Straining while passing urine
Feeling of incomplete emptying of urine
Urine infection
Frequent or recurrent urine infection
Burning while passing urine
Pain while passing urine
Whitish discharge from urethra
Bleeding on passing urine
Urethral problems may affect men and women alike but need different treatment options