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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