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What are the accessory gland of the female reproductive system?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 09/08/2022

The accessory glands are the Bartholin's glands and the paraurethral glands found in the vaginal vestibule. They are very tiny, secretory glands that secrete fluid to lubricate the labia during intercourse and also secrete pheromones involved in sexual attraction.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.