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5. Prevention

Health care professionals are not entirely sure how Bartholin’s glands develop blockages. Therefore, it is currently not possible to purposefully avoid a Bartholin’s gland cyst. However, some physicians believe that bacteria may play a role in causing blockages. Maintaining proper hygiene can eliminate many of the bacteria present in the genitalia. It is possible to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections by using condoms. Additionally, research suggests that women with high parity possess a lower risk of Bartholin’s gland cysts. Parity refers to the number of pregnancies that a woman has carried to fetal viability.

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