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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 vagina and vulva. If a Bartholin gland duct becomes blocked, fluid builds up inside the gland, causing a cyst.
Current as of: November 27, 2023
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