Bartholin is a gland on the side of the vaginal opening that secretes that secrets a fluid which lubricates the vagina. When the gland's opening is obstructed, the fluid can not exit the gland, leading to Bartholin’s abscess or cyst. It may appear as a lump around the vaginal opening, cause pain during intercourse, and cause discomfort while sitting or walking.
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Query: Hello doctor, I have soreness in vaginal lips for the past four days and having a fever of 102 F for the past two days. I had a preauricular sinus infection drainage procedure done. I took 45 days of antibiotics Taxim-O for 20 days, Augmentin 625 for 7 days, Cetil 500 for 10 days, and Lizobact 600... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iIcliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Based on that it appears like a genital yeast infection or other possibilities can be a developing Bartholin's cyst/abscess (which can be confirmed only by examination, when... Read Full »
I have painless swelling near the vagina opening. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had one-sided swelling near my labia majora since last month. I am an unmarried 26-year-old female. There is no pain or discharge, and my menstrual cycle is normal. I tried a warm compress and applied Candifem ointment for seven days, but there is not much improvement. My Hb levels... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and your history, this seems to be a Bartholin's cyst. It is the swelling of the Bartholin gland situated in the labia majora. It is a benign condition. Though at present it is not painful, it ... Read Full »
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