Can the vestibular gland be punctured?

  The vestibular gland should not be punctured in the absence of abnormalities. If there is an abscess in the vestibular gland, it is necessary to cut and drain it as soon as possible.  The vestibular gland, also known as the Bartholin’s gland, is located at the back of the labia majora and is covered by the bulbous spongiosa, one on each side. It secretes mucus for lubrication during sexual excitement. This gland cannot be palpated under normal conditions, but if the gland mouth is occluded, a vestibular gland cyst can be formed, which can be palpated and seen, and if it is accompanied by infection, a vestibular gland abscess can be formed.  Vestibular gland abscesses are mostly triggered by inflammation. The pathogen is the first to invade the glandular ducts, initially leading to vestibular gland ductitis. The opening of the glandular ducts is often blocked by abscesses and coagulation of exudates, secretions accumulate and cannot flow out, and further aggravation of the infection leads to the formation of a vestibular gland abscess. If the abscess subsides, the ducts become blocked and the pus is absorbed and replaced by mucus secretions, forming a vestibular gland cyst. For vestibular gland abscesses an early incision and drainage is needed to relieve pain. The incision should be chosen at a place where the fluctuation is obvious, as low as possible to allow unobstructed drainage, and in principle, the mucosal surface of the internal test is incised and drainage strips are placed, and the pus can be sent for bacterial culture. Asymptomatic vestibular gland cysts can be followed up and observed, and cystostomy or cyst debridement is feasible for larger cysts or recurrent patients.  For whether the vestibular gland needs to be incised, it needs to be treated symptomatically and treated promptly in a regular hospital, and not blindly.