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Is it possible to have a blocked bartholin's gland due sti?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Unlikely!: Inflamed and blocked Bartholin's cysts are almost never caused by stds.

Answered 2/18/2015

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