Bartholin Gland Cyst

A Bartholin's cyst is a buildup of fluid in the

Bartholin's glands

, caused by the blockage of the openings of the glands.
A Bartholin's cyst can get infected if left untreated, for which antibiotics may need to be taken to fight off the infection.
Symptoms

Bulge out of vagina

  • On one side of the vaginal opening

  • Soft

  • Mobile

  • Round

  • Painless

or Vulvar lesion

or Genital sore

common

Pain during sexual intercourse

common

Pain at vagina or vulva

Risk factors

Recent sex

Multiple sexual partners

Given birth two or more times

Smoking

Recent genital injury or trauma at the vaginal opening

Treatment
A Bartholin's cyst is usually treated with a

sitz baths

.
Recommended specialist

If you have Bartholin Gland Cyst, then a visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist is highly recommended.

Contact an

Obstetrician-gynecologist

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