I have a bartholin abscess and my doctor said surgery might be the only option but I'm really hoping there are medicines that could help instead what treatments or meds could work for this?

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While surgical drainage is often necessary for Bartholin abscesses, particularly large or infected ones, some cases can be managed with conservative treatments, including antibiotics and other measures.

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