Bartholin gland cyst

On each side of the opening to the vagina, there is a Bartholin gland. These glands produce fluid to lubricate the opening to the vagina. If a Bartholin gland duct becomes blocked, fluid builds up inside the gland, causing a cyst.

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Femi Olatunbosun MB FRCSC FACOGKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDSarah A. Marshall MD

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Bartholin gland cyst

Female genital area, showing a healthy Bartholin gland and a Bartholin gland cyst

On each side of the opening to the vagina, there is a Bartholin gland. These glands produce fluid to lubricate the opening to the vagina. If a Bartholin gland duct becomes blocked, fluid builds up inside the gland, causing a cyst.

Current as ofFebruary 19, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC, FACOG – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology

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Femi Olatunbosun MB FRCSC FACOGKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDSarah A. Marshall MD

Last Updated

02/19/2019

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