What are the symptoms of Bartholinitis?

The Bartholin's glands are located below the labia majora on both sides, and the gland ducts open on the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen. When the vulva is contaminated by sexual intercourse, childbirth or other situations, pathogens can easily invade and cause inflammation. The gland duct openings are often blocked due to swelling or coagulation of exudate, and pus cannot flow out, so it accumulates and forms a Bartholin's gland abscess.

This disease mostly occurs in women of childbearing age and is mostly caused by mixed bacterial infection. Gonorrhea is also a pathogenic bacteria that causes this disease. Antibiotics are mainly used for treatment. After the abscess is formed, it is incised and drained, and the treatment effect is good.

What are the symptoms of Bartholinitis?

1. Pain and swelling on one side of the vulva, often accompanied by chills, fever and shivering

2. The lower 1/3 of the labia majora is locally red, painful, and swollen. If an abscess is formed, an egg-sized lump can be seen, with a sense of fluctuation and can rupture on its own. The lymph nodes in the corresponding area are swollen.

The disease is mainly caused by bacterial contamination of the vulva, which causes inflammation of the Bartholin's glands. Therefore, the key to preventing this disease is to pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva and eliminate all factors of infection. Early diagnosis and early treatment are advocated to avoid the pain of incision and drainage after the formation of abscesses.