WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] Bartholin gland

Re: [Birth Control] Bartholin gland

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 15:33:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 11 Oct 2001, Shirley wrote: >
>I would suggest that you look deeply into any thoughts of gland removal.
>It is not a simple procedure. I have had numerous "flare-ups" the past
>16 years, but for nearly 4 years I have been free of any problems. There
>are ways to work around the problem and not all the answers come from
>doctors...do some research.
>
>At Wed, 15 Aug 2001, Audria wrote:
>>
>>what is the bartholin gland? and if it is removed can it decrease my
>>labido?
>>
>>Thanks in Advance.

The Bartholin gland iproduces mucous which lubricates the vulva to make sex easier. It is seldom removed as this can be a serious and dangerous operation. Most often a procedure called a Marsupialization is done to treat large cysts of the Bartholin's gland duct.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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