Bartholin's gland

The Bartholin's glands are two glands found slightly below and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina in women.

 History 
They were first found in the 17th century, by the Danish anatomist, Caspar Bartholin the Younger (1655-1738).

 Anatomy 

The glands secrete mucus to make sexual intercourse easier. Bartholin's glands secrete relatively minute amounts (one or two drops) of fluid when a woman is sexually aroused.Bartholin's Glandfrom Discovery health 

Sometimes, the Bartholin's glands become infected and can be swollen or painful. This can be treated by a doctor with antibiotics.

Related pages
 Clitoris
 Prostate

 References 

 Other websites 
  - "The Female Perineum: Muscles of the Superficial Perineal Pouch"

Category:Anatomy of the female reproductive system
Category:Glands