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Bartholin's cysts The Bartholin's glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening, making a Bartholin's cyst a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening.

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Bartholin's cysts form when glands along the vulva become obstructed and cause fluid to back up into the gland. (Illustration: Maayan Pearl; photos: Getty Images) ...

It most often develops in the Bartholin glands near the vaginal opening and can be mistaken for a cyst, leading to delayed diagnosis. It can also form in the sweat glands of the vulva.

Some women develop cysts after trauma to the vaginal walls (like childbirth or surgery). If a cyst doesn’t go away on its own, your doctor can drain or remove it.

Bartholin's cysts The Bartholin's glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening, making a Bartholin's cyst a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening.