Understanding Bartholin's Cysts | 12 Facts Explained

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[@ariagonzalez1326]

thank you so much for this. im a 19 year old mum and i am dealing with my first one. i never knew this existed!! thank you for educating me and many others who need it ☺️

[@Charlottepetrina]

I got a bartholin gland cyst on a Friday and my gyno's office was closed. They scheduled an aptm for Monday. So I decided to put some Tea Tree oil on it and used a panty liner saturated with it as well. By the time I made it to my aptm, everything oozed out and drained on its own. My doc asked me what I did because it drained out naturally. I told him I used Tea Tree oil.

[@blossomingbeauty1394]

I’m in this exact situation. If you don’t mind me asking, how long did you leave it on? Did you reapply it?

[@renovationguys6766]

Was it diluted

[@Charlottepetrina]

@@blossomingbeauty1394 sorry for late response. Yes, I left it on for about 3 days. I kept reapplying pant liners with tea tree oil on them. I did take a warm bath as well. It really helped everything to ooze out! Hope this helps!

[@Charlottepetrina]

@@renovationguys6766 no. I applied it right on the cyste and the panty liner. Kept it on for 3 days then took a warm bath to help it to drain.

[@yassy9938]

@@Charlottepetrina my bartholin cyst is painless. not abscess. can I try this method? Pls help

[@uniquelybronze]

I had my glands removed and it was the best decision made. The doctor that performed my surgery is amazing and very patient.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@ladyredd6857]

I think I need that I had the marsupialization 4 years ago and now is back again for the third time do your kitty perform normal can you please give me some information because I've tried everything and I'm suffering right now and probably have to go to ER to get this one drained and I'm tired of getting cut on down in my private area😢😢😢

[@estefaniagarcia1500]

How long was your recovery time? And did you need both sides removed or just one?

[@balat6234]

Doeas it have any side affects?

[@sandrenesimpson5137]

Am thinking about taking out the sock

[@sylviawilson8769]

Thank you. I have been waiting for information for years. I have been getting these cysts for years, since childhood. I've had to go to the hospital for getting them taken care of. Now I know what causes them and not so stressful. I am 72 years old and I still get them.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It means a lot to know that my video could provide clarity and relief after experiencing this for so many years!

[@audunique6905]

Thank you so much for this. I’m 43 and this is probably my 4th one over about a 4 and 1/2 year span. I was told it is abnormal for women over 40 to get them which freaked me out 😢. This was very informative and answered many of my questions. ❤

[@ladyredd6857]

I'm 42 and I been dealing with this over the last 4 years your definitely not alone 😥

[@ladyredd6857]

I actually go next week to get this catheter took out I've had to worry for 6 weeks that's been a bummer I've had reoccurrences two times 4 years ago until now 😥

[@SheLovesFubu]

I am in my mid 30s and got it (came back after draining it twice at the doctors office). :(

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

⁠@@SheLovesFubuwhen I was at your age I got it ( during my first pregnancy) Get it removed…..I felt like I was born again… That’s my experience ( don’t want to bother you with the very unpleasant and painful experience) Good luck 🌹

[@ketreenawilliams9812]

@@audunique6905 same here

[@asondag]

Thank you, from the botom of my heart for posting this. I'm in my early 50's and in my lifetime, I've had about five abcesses of one or both Bartholin glands. Each time, I take baths with baking soda and they either go away or come open on their own. But despite this, when I've trying to explain this to others, I couldn't do it nearly as well as you. Hence the reason I am saving it for my daughter and daughter-in-laws.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you for your lovely comment! It means a lot to me that my video was able to help you. I hope it continues to be a valuable resource for you and your family. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you!

[@LynnHutchens]

@@AskAwayHealth. I have had my bartholin cyst for a few years now. Now it’s getting bigger. hurts when walking and sitting. I also have a parodid cyst a few years and it’s getting bigger too!! Are these related? What do I do?

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[@effie3355]

Hi just wondering want sitz is ? Is it like Epsom salt bath ?

[@linjoy9627]

Thank you. When I was working I was a registered nurse in the operating theatre, my first 5 years as a scrub nurse. In one placement in theatre I was a gynae scrub nurse and saw the removal of the Bartholin's gland. the other 20 years I became an anaesthetic nurse. Now at the age of 66 I have a Bartholin's cyst it burst and it was blood that drained from the cyst. I saw my Dr who confirmed that I was right about the cyst and it is harmless. Now 4 weeks later it's swollen again, I tried to get it to drain but it hasn't. I had planned on seeing my GP but I've noticed the cyst seems to be draining slowly. So I shall wait to see what happens with it. As for my sex life my husband an I haven't indulged in 20 years! We are both ok with this.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks for sharing. It will help so many to know that it's a problem that can affect women at different ages, and finding the reason why it happens can be challenging.

[@asihamirza6838]

Any update? Coz I got 4 after drainage. 1 at 15 days gap. 2nd at 15 days gap. 3rd and 4th a days gap. I had to squeeze 3 and 4 coz doctors are making me feel really miserable with their half knowledge or pharmacy selling tablets to make their own money. I'm just so frustrated. I'm hoping that no women has to ever face it.

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

There's never enough information regarding non infected cysts. - Does the opening get permanently blocked? Can a flap of skin actually grow over the opening, say, due to rough sex/friction? What about changes in skin due to conditions such as lichen planus? - What treatments are available for cysts that haven't abscessed? Everyone keeps saying "it doesn't require treatment because it's not infected" but if it bothers a woman when sitting and causes pain during sex, are we worth so little that those are not enough of a reason to get treatment and relief? What is there available? - A lot of scientific paper says a cyst will last for a few days to 02 weeks only and resolve on its own, but so many women report a cyst that will last for months and even years. Should something else be suspected if it lasts for more than a certain period of time? - They say yeast infections cannot cause a bartholin cyst. But couldn't the change in thickness of the mucus cause the ducts to get blocked?

[@asihamirza6838]

I hope doctor responds to this as Dr's repeat only book knowledge. Never our of context.

[@Sophiawanderer]

I agree that there is a lack of information regarding this. There is so much BS about the causes, no one actually knows what really causes the cyst and what causes the duct to close. I have reoccurring issues with bartholin gland for almost 3 years now. Going to see a Dr tomorrow to talk about surgery. Have you found cure?

[@Tricenarianjourney]

Hello I have been having recurring painless pimples since 1.5 years and abcess which needed draining twice . After consulting many doctors no one identified the illness but to it sounds very familiar to barthalonian cysts. Apart from taking pain killers and waiting it fully swell for 10-15 days and then getting drained I haven’t heard any suggestions from gyns. Any ideas 😞? Btw I am 39 no kids

[@vivyaorganics6126]

I agree with you, I had mine foe over 3 years and it was never painful, it started paining a little when I was 8 months pregnant and doctors triggered it when I was about to give birth. A few days after giving birth it hot so painful, i applied turmeric and coconut oil it burst in the middle of the night. It's almost 4 years later that I feel another non painful swelling on the same gland, it's about two weeks now and it's getting larger but not painful, am wondering if i should be worried and no much information about this.

[@Mandahtcb]

I’ve had mine over a year and this past few days it’s gotten bigger from a pea to about nickel size. It finally hurts super bad. No openings for OBGYN for over a month around here. I couldn’t even be intimate with my bf when it was smaller. If was awful.

[@RuthMwape-fw4du]

Thank so much for the information 🙏 Mine keep coming back for the past three years and thought its something spiritual because my family & friends always has a negative say about it. But with this information i feel a relief.

[@AskAwayHealth]

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[@Lokokoko]

The worst pain of my life was one of these abscesses. I was in hospital and unable to walk properly.

[@TeeCee27]

Thank you for this thorough video. I feel so much better now.

[@AskAwayHealth]

You are so welcome!

[@LynnHutchens]

Please do one on parodid cyst! I’ve had it for years and it is getting bigger! Afraid to will interfere with nerves in my face and my hearing! I also have a Bartholin cyst and had it for years. It’s also getting bigger! What should I do??

[@creativefashion8864]

I had a baratholin cyst last month and now it's like a lump in that area and if i press it, it hurts.

[@yuki-kv5wo]

thank u ma,m .... really .. i was worried that it might be a type of cancer

[@Amor1936]

Thank you for this video 💕

[@AskAwayHealth]

You are so welcome!

[@brittanyhedgepeth1676]

Thank you for this. I’ve had 3 in the last 4 years. My most recent was earlier this month. My 2nd time my gland was drained with the opening and I was fine. Fast forward to two weeks ago. The pain came out of nowhere but in two spots; near my rectum and in the normal gland spot. I couldn’t even stand. I called my OB which has dealt with this the last 2 times. They didn’t lance and just said for me to take the antibiotics. I left in horrible pain. 7 days later, I was in the ER. I had a golfball sized abscess. They lanced it but I was still in pain. They performed a ct scan and there was a tennis ball sized abscess further down near my rectum. They had to lance that as well. I was in so much pain they used a total of 8 bottles of lidocaine and major pain IV meds. I am now getting a second opinion on the gland. I cannot go through that pain again.

[@AskAwayHealth]

That sounds incredibly painful! Bartholin’s cysts and abscesses can sometimes require more aggressive treatment, including marsupialisation or gland removal if they keep recurring. Seeking a second opinion is a great step-hoping you find relief soon!

[@pinestladi]

I looked it up before going to the gynecologist for the first time in my entire existence (18yrs) so he had a look but he asked me a few questions before examining me, he told me what it was (I already knew) but the causes and reasons rather for the formation of these cysts was what i didn't know. He just told me I had an STI 💔 honestly I didn't know what to say to my mother because I couldn't understand how I was now to be admitted immediate and operated on the next day for the abscess removal caused by and STI. Anywho, I had my operation on the 4th of January 2024, and honestly it relieved so much pain and yes I was given antibiotics and i was also advised to take 2-3 sit in baths in a day and honestly it helped me a lot but i started developing a rash soon after, I reckoned it was because of the salt but it's all gone now. Thank you for explaining the many different causes of the Bartholin cysts and the possible solutions to this very painful problem. ❤

[@lisaneal9474]

@@pinestladi I didn't think what she was describing was an STI??

[@Lizaanoos]

I have bartholin cyst. I want it to be remove

[@trayb7561]

Please do a video on sebaceous cyst in the vaginal area. How to remove them or treat it. Thanks!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, thanks for watching and for the suggestion.

[@gamerchick7424]

Had two before. Pop it once. It was tiny. But it’s not a good ideal. The last time I used a warm washcloth and popped on its own.

[@asihamirza6838]

Why not ideal?

[@zd2917]

Great video!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks!

[@sashagarcia6205]

im traumatized. had a brotholion cyst abscess they cut me then she wanted to dig in there and place the catheter i nearly passed out from pain i couldnt let her place it, just insane how womens medecine is i basically had a procedure with no numbing it didnt work. to this day i still have the cyst it goes big or small just sucks i begged thm to give me Iv sedation and just cut the cyst out- i want to keep my gland i jisy want to get rid of the cyst

[@uniquelybronze]

They’re supposed to numb that area prior to draining it at least that’s how mine were performed. However I ended up getting both glands removed and it’s been a major life saver for me. Find the right doctor ask questions get a second opinion and then go from there. Hope this helps!

[@peregrine7303]

Had a little red lump on my innerlip. Could jj be fro lubricant ?..

[@andylin3996]

Mine got released on its own. Watery discharge, no smell, no odor, colourless. But now i have a lumpy situation down there whenever i palpate.. Is it common. It doesnt hurt though.

[@queenterachieng5075]

Very informative

[@LOISLANE99999]

thank you. i think i have an absess. thanks. this is a great demo!

[@AskAwayHealth]

You're welcome! Thanks for checking it out!

[@dragonfruit5234]

@@LOISLANE99999 was that painful? Are you okay now what medicine did you thaken

[@rosewilson2200]

What about reoccurrence after marszuplization

[@millicentroxas6761]

I've already had two surgeries on both sides, and now I need another one.

[@Sophiawanderer]

This is an informative video Dr Sylvia. Thank you. I'm on over 2 years dealing with reoccurring issues with one Bartholin gland. It comes and goes. Body had created an external orifice close to the V to drain it, then it closed and I thought it was gone, I wasn't feeling anything then suddenly I noticed pain in the gland area but also in the anus area and upon investigating and pressing gently on the gland area the drainage came out of the anus. I have been researching about this but apparently a fistula connected to barhtolin - anus is rare. This is very challenging. Do you have any cases of BG draining through anus? I'm really curious about this. Thank you.

[@margaritasalazarjohnson3196]

I had one before. They are pretty painful and I just had one drain not too long ago

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi @margaritasalazarjohnson3196, Bartholin’s abscesses are indeed very painful and can sometimes come back after being drained. The drainage helps relieve the immediate discomfort, but in some cases, a procedure like marsupialization or the use of a Word catheter may be needed to prevent future abscesses. It’s good to monitor the area for any signs of infection or recurrence. If you notice swelling, pain, or other symptoms returning, let your doctor know. They can guide you on further steps to manage it effectively and prevent future issues.

[@NyachhyonNY]

Hi doctor this morning blood and white liquid pop out on its own but around the infected area its still hard . I think the lump is still not drained out well . Do i need to drain out the lump so the bacteria dont grow more ?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello. It’s good that some drainage has occurred, but if the lump is still hard, it might not have fully cleared. Bartholin’s abscesses sometimes need medical intervention, such as a minor procedure to ensure proper drainage and reduce the risk of further infection. I’d recommend seeing your doctor to have it checked and treated appropriately.

[@creativefashion8864]

If one gland block can another glad lubricant?

[@irispetak3887]

Dr. Hoe long do you usually takes to respond a question? I submitted a question through your website one week ago. Thank you.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, sorry about that - we usually respond within 1 - 3 working days. You can email [e-mail] with your name and the date of your enquiry, and one of the team will look into this. Thanks

[@TiffanySalinas-qu4lp]

I’m currently experiencing my first painful, large Bartholin cyst for the past 4 days, the last 2 it has grown in size and became inflamed. This morning I sat for 40 minutes in a hot bath which I’m assuming caused it to come to a head. Throughout the day I’ve received a shot of rocephin, applied coconut oil to the area and taken oral naproxen, I’m on my way home now and considering another bath with apple cider vinegar. I’m scared and even more worried from the cause

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi! Bartholin cysts can be painful and worrisome. Your healthcare provider has started treatment, but if the cyst worsens, remains inflamed, or you feel unwell, please seek medical attention urgently. Avoid using apple cider vinegar as it may irritate the area, but sitting in a warm bath can help with the pain while the antibiotics start working.

[@irispetak3887]

Dr. Sylvia. How could I get a more personalized advise from you since I need to share a very image .

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hey, you're welcome to send details of this situation here - askawayhealth.org/email-service/ This allows me to obtain more information from you to answer the question. Please note that we dont accept/respond to enquiries with graphic images.

[@antoniabenjamin105]

I'm so discouraged right now. Have mine 5 years now. I had 2 drainage and 1 marsupialization, which was all unsuccessful. Sitz bath not helping to drain it at all, I think my skin to thick. Also, I was told it's not big enough to remove. It's annoying. It only swells to the size of a key lime. I hate it so much. It's uncomfortable. I want it gone. Feeling hopeless.

[@AskAwayHealth]

I'm sorry you're going through this, hun. Any chance of a second opinion from another gynaecologist to look at the problems?

[@antoniabenjamin105]

@AskAwayHealth I have been to 2 private gynecologists and 3 free government hospitals. All told me it would come back, and it's too small and risky to remove the gland. There's nothing they can do for me. It never once got infected. However, my question is, what am I supposed to do? Do I have to live with it all my life. I'm only 27.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Oh my gosh! 😕Are there any changes to personal products you’re trying to see if that might help? Tracking any thing in your lifestyle just before a cyst gets infected? I appreciate it can be tough, though.

[@antoniabenjamin105]

@AskAwayHealth I did try a diet change for 7 months. Eradicating meat and diary. Limiting sugar intake. But no change. Additionally, I think I didn't make things clear when I said it never once got infected.. meaning no infection. I have it 5 years now with no infection. It's not infected. Even up to this day. However, the private gynecologist make it seem like if it gets infected, I may be help... like it's a good thing.... I don't understand. They want it to swell really big, apparently, but it never does. It's there, and it's visible. It's not bad, but it is to me. Since I got it from a trauma injury in 2019, I haven't had intercourse since. My sex life is ruined. It swells, and can be very uncomfortable. It goes down after some days, though, to a visible smaller size.

[@TiNa-lj6wm]

I managed to prevent this from coming back when i stopped eating junk foods and dairy, especially processed cheese

[@sheresemichaels1297]

It's sooooo painful 😭😭😭😭

[@sylph99]

I had marsupialisation surgery done, and I do have a permanent opening, but the inflammation and abscesses still returned 3 times in 3 years after the surgery. For a year everything is perfect and then bam! another infection. I'm exploring herbs and supplements to prevent it in future, it's a debilitating condition.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Sorry to hear - it must be so distressing. Would a second opinion or dermatology referral help as you explore alternative measures? Hoping you get some relief soon.

[@KOTTEESWARIKotti-k1h]

Mam Iam 24 age unmarried girl. I got a bartholin gland cyst in right side vulvar area.. its affect fertility?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Having Bartholin's cyst has not been known to affect fertility. Please see your doctor to discuss specific concerns in detail

[@Sandra-wg7ei5qg1l]

I did surgery but it come over and over again

[@lalareeves1941]

Can they smell?

[@noturtypicalcraziness]

Really bad 😅

[@adrienbeatty]

Super bad. I've been dealing with the same one going on 3 years and they won't do anything because it isn't big enough. 😢

[@Amor1936]

Really awful. I will have the gland removed. It stinks and hurts 😢

[@SimoneSmith-z4x]

I had this hurt so bad I can barely sit down

[@AskAwayHealth]

Severe pain that makes sitting difficult should be evaluated by a healthcare provider as soon as possible. If this is related to a cyst or another condition, your doctor can offer treatment options to relieve the pain.

[@LindaMensah-cm3yr]

Thank you so much. Is there any injection given before the surgery? Can a patient go by the duties the same day after the surgery?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, what type of injection do you mean?

[@LindaMensah-cm3yr]

@@AskAwayHealth to be taken to feel zero pain during the process

[@DriciruLucy-zh7bx]

Doctor after my preriods am experiencing itching Secondly my Virginia is burning all the time How to treat natural

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello, thanks for watching - it's important to find out what is causing this first, as the treatments can be different, and for this, I recommend seeing your Dr to examine. If you wish to speak more about it with me first, please reach me at - askawayhealth.org/email-service/

[@cheilacavalcanti2618]

could somebody help me? i went to the doctor today and got the diagnosis but it never popped, he said it was stable and just prescribed a gel to use before having intercourse because it hurts. should i be concerned?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, thank you for sharing your concern. It sounds like your doctor has assessed the situation and feels it’s stable, which is reassuring. Sometimes, a gel may be prescribed to reduce discomfort during intercourse, especially if there’s irritation or inflammation causing pain. It’s natural to feel a bit uneasy if you’re still experiencing discomfort. Pain during intercourse can happen for various reasons, including sensitive tissue, irritation, or even a condition like a cyst. Keep monitoring how you feel, and if the pain persists or worsens, let your doctor know. They might reassess the area or suggest additional treatments. In addition, it’s always okay to seek a second opinion if you feel unsure. Pain is your body’s way of communicating something, so don't hesitate if you remain worried.

[@jeanelhamik2918]

Fungus infection

[@layna4150]

I have a bartholin cyst on both sides, it was only on one side forever!! Now I've noticed that they are on both sides!! Doctor's Keep saying as long as they don't bother you dont bother them!! My gyn just gave me some bactrim to take to try and reduce them!! I just want them gone!! They don't bother me, i just want them gone!!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I hope the treatment helps you feel more at ease soon.

[@honeyb7019]

How does this affect sex afterwards? I’m so nervous that it’s going to come back or have complications.

[@nyhiemWilliam]

I have a cyst But the doctor give me bacterian zinc ointment

[@SquishyJello]

I've noticed I get one when I take vitamins that contain a high dose of biotin with collagen. I also break out in acne. I always wash every time I use the restroom and I never have sex 💀 Despite these efforts, the cyst comes back to haunt me and it's super painful.