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Antibiotics are not generally needed to treat a Bartholin's cyst. [3] The cause of a Bartholin's cyst is unknown. [4] An abscess results from a bacterial infection, but it is not usually a sexually transmitted infection (STI). [7] Rarely, gonorrhea may be involved. [4] [6] Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms and examination. [4]
From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and ...
It is possible for the Bartholin's glands to become blocked and inflamed resulting in pain. [14] This is known as bartholinitis or a Bartholin's cyst. [9] [16] [17] A Bartholin's cyst in turn can become infected and form an abscess. Adenocarcinoma of the gland is rare and benign tumors and hyperplasia are even more rare. [18]
About 2% of women will have a Bartholin's cyst at some point in their lifetime. Bartholin's cysts are fluid-filled lumps near the vaginal opening. Here's what women need to know about them.
Many cysts remain small, are followed closely by a clinician, and resolve on their own. [8] Surgery and/or drainage is performed to remove the cyst. [10] Treatment continues after the surgical removal by scheduled followups with the medical provider who looks for changes in the cyst. [8] Bartholin gland cysts often need to be drained.
A Bartholin's cyst is an abscess of a Bartholin's gland. Bartholin's glands are located within the labia, or the skin folds surrounding the vaginal opening. [17] Bartholin's cysts can be painful and may require drainage or surgical removal in order to resolve. [17]
Infections (bacterial vaginosis, vaginal yeast infection, trichomoniasis), allergic reactions, low estrogen [2] Diagnostic method: Based on examination, measuring the pH, culturing the discharge [3] Differential diagnosis: Inflammation of the cervix, pelvic inflammatory disease, cancer, foreign bodies [3] Treatment: Based on the cause [1] Frequency
Complications related to vestibulectomy include bleeding and infection. Long-term complications can be weakness of the anal muscles, cosmetic changes, development of a Bartholin's cyst, or a decline in vaginal lubrication. Reports of satisfaction with the outcome of the surgical procedure can be as high as 90%.