Does Bartholin's gland infection reduce the chance of pregnancy?

Does Bartholinitis affect pregnancy? Bartholinitis is caused by infection of the Bartholin glands, which are located 1/3 deep below the labia majora on both sides, and the gland opening is located on the inner side of the labia minora close to the hymen. The main function is to secrete mucus and lubricate the vagina under the stimulation of sexual intercourse. The Bartholin glands are easily invaded by bacteria and cause infection. Does Bartholinitis affect pregnancy? The Bartholin glands are a pair of glands at the vaginal opening. Its function is to secrete lubricating fluid to increase the lubrication of the penis when it is pumping in the vagina. It has nothing to do with pregnancy. As for whether it affects childbirth, it depends on whether it is inflamed at the time.

Bartholin's gland inflammation is more common in women of childbearing age, and rarely occurs in infants and postmenopausal women. Due to anatomical characteristics, pathogens can easily invade and cause Bartholin's gland inflammation when the vulva is contaminated during sexual intercourse, childbirth, or other situations. When the Bartholin's gland is infected, the gland duct is often affected first, and the gland duct opening is blocked by inflammation, congestion, and edema, which makes it difficult for secretions and exudates to be discharged, and a Bartholin's gland abscess may form.

If the abscess is not treated in time, it may spread to the posterior side and form a perirectal abscess, and sometimes even rupture into the rectum. After the abscess is incised and drained, most of the abscess cavities can close and heal, but fistulas may occasionally form, with a small amount of secretions constantly discharged. When palpated, a small and hard nodule can be felt, with slight tenderness. When squeezed, pus may sometimes flow out of the fistula. Sometimes the fistula closes or narrows on its own, and pus can accumulate and form an abscess again. It may also recur and not heal for a long time.

Bartholinitis is mainly caused by bacterial infection of the Bartholin glands, which in turn causes poor drainage of the gland duct opening. Therefore, keeping the vulva clean is the main way to prevent infection. Washing the vulva every day, not wearing nylon underwear, and timely treatment of vulvitis can prevent the occurrence of the disease to a certain extent.