A Bartholin’s cyst, or Bartholin’s duct cyst, occurs when the duct of the Bartholin’s gland is blocked, resulting in the development of a fluid-filled cyst. The Bartholin glands are situated between the vagina and the vulva (the external part of the female genitals) and produce a fluid that helps reduce friction during sex. They are not normally visible to the naked eye. The Bartholin’s glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening. They’re about the size of a pea. They produce fluid that keeps the vagina moist. The fluid travels to the vagina through ducts (tubes). If they become blocked, fluid can back up into them. This forms a swelling — a cyst. Doctors call these Bartholin’s gland cysts. Most of the time, they don’t hurt. They’re almost always benign, or non-cancerous.
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