A Bartholin’s abscess can occur when one of the Bartholin’s glands, located on either side of the vaginal opening, develop an infection. When the gland is blocked, a cyst will usually form.

1 Provisional recommendations 1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of balloon catheter insertion for Bartholin’s cyst or abscess is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Physicians will now have access to Cook Medical’s Word catheter, a silicone balloon catheter used to treat cysts of the Bartholin gland, company officials ...

A Bartholin cyst can often be effectively treated at home. If it doesn’t respond to home treatment or appears to have an infection, you should see your doctor.

The Bartholin's glands are situated on each side of the vaginal opening, and lubricate the vulva. A cyst - a swollen, fluid-filled lump, 1-3cm large - may form in the gland or the duct draining it if ...

Most Bartholin's cysts are non-cancerous and may not cause noticeable symptoms. However, some can lead to swelling, pain, or discomfort, especially during movement or sexual activity.

Q. I feel a painful lump near my vagina. What can it be? A. You could have a Bartholin's cyst, which is very common. The Bartholin's glands, which are located on both sides of the vaginal opening ...

A prospective case series of 35 women with Bartholin's abscess treated by balloon catheter insertion reported operative success (defined as short-term abscess resolution with no need for ...