Sac of pus near the vaginal opening

Description

Bartholin abscess or sac of pus near the vaginal opening. Accumulation of pus that forms a bubble (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands. These glands are located in labia, on each side of the vaginal opening. This disorder occurs when one of these glands is blocked.

Symptoms

Vaginal pain and swelling, vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse.

Overview

Anamnesis will be taken and pelvic examination will be done.

Specialists

General Practice, Internal Medicine and Gynecology

Therapy

Treatment includes: sitting in the bath for small abscesses. Incision and drainage are necessary for all other cases. Surgical removal is necessary for cysts/abscesses that are appearing again.