Bartholins: The two Bartholin's glands lie next to the entrance to the vagina. They make a small amount of mucus-like fluid. This fluid passes down a duct to keep the vagina moist. If this duct becomes blocked, a fluid-filled swelling (a cyst) sometimes develops. http://patient.info/health/bartholins-cyst-and-abscess-leaflet
Answered 2/20/2017
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Possible recurrence: It's possible that the abscess is back. Sometimes abscesses can come back if the drainage tract that was created at the initial drainage has closed. Based on the location you are describing, it's unlikely to be a bartholin's as the bartholin's glands are not next to the clitoris but more posterior in te vaginal introitus. You should follow up with the doctor who drained the abscess.
Answered 2/19/2017
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