A Bartholin's abscess is a buildup of pus in the Bartholin's glands, caused by a bacterial infection.
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)
Given birth two or more times
Multiple sexual partners
Smoking
Recent genital injury or trauma at the vaginal opening
Recent sex
If you have Bartholin Gland Abscess, then a visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist is highly recommended.
Contact an
Obstetrician-gynecologist