A fluid-filled growth or a cyst in the Bartholin's glands, which are glands present on either side of the vaginal opening and help lubricate the vagina, is called Bartholin's cyst. The symptoms are tender or painful swelling near the vagina, pain during sex, and fever.
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Why am I having swollen labia with severe pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female with no children. My husband and I have been together for six years. We have no extra-marital affairs and I am 100 % sure of that. My right labia is swollen and is very painful to touch, even a slight breeze of air causes extreme pain. The pain is similar to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the symptoms you described, it sounded like you have developed Bartholin gland abscess. It is an occlusion of the Bartholin gland duct and that has turned to be an abscess. Steroid cream is not used for treatment. You need to finish the antibiotic and continue a wa... Read Full »