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On each side of the opening to the vagina, there is a Bartholin gland. These glands produce fluid to lubricate the opening to the vagina. If a Bartholin gland duct becomes blocked, fluid builds up inside the gland, causing a cyst. ByHealthwise Staff. Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine.
The glands are small and cannot be felt normally but when the ducts are blocked, a painless cyst may develop. Infection within the cyst may lead to abscess formation which can become extremely painful. Bartholinâs cyst and abscess usually develop in women between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Causes of Bartholinâs Cyst and Abscess A cyst is a collection of fluid within a closed sac. Obstruction of the duct leading out of Bartholinâs gland results in accumulation of secretions within the gland. This leads to a painless swelling of the gland, known as Bartholinâs cyst. Infection is an important cause of obstruction. Sometimes, obstruction may be due to congenital (birth defect) narrowing of the duct. An abscess is a collection of pus at a localized spot that is walled off from the healthy tissue.