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December 11th, 2009
How is sex afected after Bartholini gland removal?


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replied December 14th, 2009
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Hi, welcome to the ehealth forum and I am glad to help you.


Your concern is regarding the effect of Bartholin gland removal or excision on sex. Bartholin glands are located in women in the superficial perineal pouch(in the fold of skin called labia) slightly below and on either side of the vaginal opening and secrete mucus which lubricates the vagina just before a woman has an orgasm.


Sometimes there is a complaint of persistent and recurrent Bartholin gland cysts and abscesses for which excision of the gland is indicated, especially in postmenopausal women as cancer in the pelvic area is more common with advancing age. As there are other lubricating mechanisms deep inside the vagina, there is no adverse effect on sex after Bartholin gland removal.


Normal sexual activity can be resumed usually after 4 weeks of gland removal when healing has occured after surgery.
Hope this helps.Take care.


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