A urethral caruncle is a soft, fleshy protrusion of the urethral lining from the urethral opening. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder. Urethral caruncles are not related to urethral cancer or any other type of cancer.
Urethral caruncles most often occur in girls before puberty and in women after menopause. The exact cause of urethral caruncles isn’t clear, but they are thought to be associated with low levels of female hormones.
A urethral caruncle may cause no signs or symptoms. But some women may have:
• Difficult or painful urination
• Blood in the urine
• Tenderness or irritation around the opening of the urethra
A urethral caruncle is usually found incidentally during an examination done for some other reason. If the caruncle is causing irritation or pain, treatment may include:
• Soaking in a warm bath
• Hormone creams applied directly to the caruncle
• Surgical removal of the caruncle

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