The Bartholin’s ducts (glands), also referred to as the larger vestibular glands and homologous to the bulbourethral glands in males, are two pea-sized glands situated somewhat lateral and posteriorly to the opening of the vagina.
These two glands secrete a mucus-like substance into the vagina and around the edges of the labia minora. This mucus keeps the vulva moisturised and acts as a lubricant to reduce friction during intercourse.
The Bartholin ducts open into the vaginal opening. Bartholin’s glands are found in the external perineal pocket in females, whereas bulbourethral glands are situated in the deeply situated perineal pocket in males. Their ducts open into the navicular fossa and range in length from 1.5 to 2.0 cm. The paired ducts have openings on the vulva’s surface.
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