What causes recurrence of Bartholinitis?

Many women are often troubled by gynecological diseases, and Bartholinitis is one of them. If Bartholinitis is not treated in time, the harm it causes will be even greater. For female friends, Bartholinitis is prone to recurrence. So, why is Bartholinitis prone to recurrence? In response to this question, let's introduce it below.

The Bartholin's glands are located at the back of the labia majora on both sides, and the gland duct opens on the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen. Due to the characteristics of the anatomical location, pathogens can easily penetrate and cause inflammation when the vulva is contaminated during sexual intercourse, childbirth or other situations. Many women find that Bartholin's gland inflammation is prone to recurrence. So, why is Bartholin's gland inflammation prone to recurrence?

The reason why Bartholin's gland abscess recurs is determined by its anatomical structure. The Bartholin's gland is located in the lower 1/3 of the labia majora, opening between the hymen and the labia minora. Bacteria can easily invade and cause inflammation. After inflammation occurs, the gland duct edema can easily cause obstruction, preventing pus from flowing out, and accumulating to form an abscess.

After an abscess is formed, it is difficult to resolve on its own. Incision and drainage are required to reduce inflammation quickly and heal. After incision and drainage of the abscess, most abscess cavities can be completely closed and healed, but some people will form fistulas. When the fistula opening is narrowed or closed, pus accumulates again and abscesses can form again, causing repeated attacks and long-term failure to heal.

Some abscesses also occur on the basis of existing Bartholin's gland cysts. If the cysts are infected, the abscesses will recur. When treating Bartholin's gland abscesses, the treatment should be based on the actual situation. Usually, when the abscess appears, it is first incised and drained and antibiotics are given to reduce inflammation. After the inflammation subsides, it is observed. If a cyst is formed, ostomy can be performed to prevent recurrence. Before the cyst is formed, it is difficult to eliminate the possibility of recurrence.