Bartholin Gland Abscess

A Bartholin's abscess is a buildup of

pus

 in the

Bartholin's glands

, caused by a bacterial infection.
Safer sex practices — in particular, using condoms — and good hygiene habits may help to prevent infection of a cyst and the formation of an abscess.
Symptoms

Bulge out of vagina

  • With redness

  • On one side of the vaginal opening

  • Hurts when you touch it, Painful

  • Warm

  • Hardened mass

  • Mobile

  • Round

common

Pain during sexual intercourse

common

Pain at vagina or vulva

  • With pus discharge

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

Risk factors

Given birth two or more times

Multiple sexual partners

Smoking

Recent genital injury or trauma at the vaginal opening

Recent sex

Treatment
A Bartholin's abscess is typically treated with antibiotics.
Recommended specialist

If you have Bartholin Gland Abscess, then a visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist is highly recommended.

Contact an

Obstetrician-gynecologist

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