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What Causes Recurring Vaginal Cyst Prior To Onset Of Menstruation?
Is it normal or okay to get a vaginal cyst when my period is a couple of days away. I've been experiencing this 3-4 times now and all those times that it turned up my period was only a couple of days away. Before those times I never experienced this before.
The Bartholin's glands, also known as the major vestibular glands, are a pair of glands between the vagina and the vulva that produce lubrication (mucus-like fluid) when stimulated. Along with the lesser vestibular glands, they aid in sexual intercourse by reducing friction. The lubricating fluid goes from the Bartholin's glands down tiny tubes (ducts) which are about 0.8 inches (2cm) long into the lower part of the entrance to the vagina.If there is blockage in these ducts the lubricant accumulates, they expand and a cyst is formed - a Bartholin's cyst. Actually these cysts which you have described not related with your menses, If you have any discomfort better you consult your family doctor.
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What Causes Recurring Vaginal Cyst Prior To Onset Of Menstruation?
The Bartholin s glands, also known as the major vestibular glands, are a pair of glands between the vagina and the vulva that produce lubrication (mucus-like fluid) when stimulated. Along with the lesser vestibular glands, they aid in sexual intercourse by reducing friction. The lubricating fluid goes from the Bartholin s glands down tiny tubes (ducts) which are about 0.8 inches (2cm) long into the lower part of the entrance to the vagina.If there is blockage in these ducts the lubricant accumulates, they expand and a cyst is formed - a Bartholin s cyst. Actually these cysts which you have described not related with your menses, If you have any discomfort better you consult your family doctor.