Bartholin Gland Cyst

zingale · Newbie Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 15

Hello,
I have this inflammation on my vaginal lips and I think this is bartholin gland cyst, since one of my cousins had the same thing going on. What is the treatment?
Thanks in advance!

gollnick · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 16

Hello!
The treatment depends on some factors: size of cyst, how painful it is, if the cyst is infected and your age.
Sometimes there is no treatment (when the cyst is small, it is just observed what happens). Sometimes doctors put a small tube (word catheter) into the cyst and catheter stays in place for 2 to 4 weeks. Catheters aim is to drain the fluid.
If doctor decides for catheter, you can go on with your normal daily activities though having sex would be very uncomfortable.
Another procedure is called marsupialization. It is a treatment done in doctor’s office. Doctor makes a small cut into the cyst to drain the fluid. You might have light discharge for a few weeks.
There are also procedures that involve using laser and removing entire gland surgically.

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Hi I am 23 years old a couple of months ago I believe it was in the month of July I had a bartholian cyst. I went through so much pain...it was rediculous. I could not do anything I waited too long and ended up going to the hospital 3 times (I went to the doctor twice) though nothing was resolved. I want to go crazy. I lasted about 3 weeks without being able to do anything at all. At the hospital they gave 6 shots of morpheen and still didn't help at all..Now I am 2 months pregnant and I am getting the same thing again...I dont know what to do...

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