Bartholin gland

On each side of the opening to the vagina, there is a Bartholin gland. These two glands produce fluid to lubricate the opening to the vagina.

Bartholin gland

Female genital area, showing Bartholin glands on each side of vagina opening

On each side of the opening to the vagina, there is a Bartholin gland. These two glands produce fluid to lubricate the opening to the vagina.

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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