Diagnosing a Bartholin’s cyst
Your GP can diagnose a Bartholin’s cyst with a physical examination. The symptoms and appearance of a cyst are easily recognisable. However, if you have other symptoms, such as vaginal discharge, your...
View ArticleCauses of a Bartholin’s cyst
A Bartholin’s cyst is caused by an obstruction that blocks the tube, known as a duct, which leads from the Bartholin’s gland into the vagina. This leads to a build-up of fluid, which can turn into a...
View ArticleSymptoms of a Bartholin’s cyst
Most Bartholin’s cysts do not cause any symptoms. However, you may feel a soft, painless lump in your labia (the two pairs of lips that surround the entrance to your vagina). You may not know that you...
View ArticleTreating a Bartholin’s cyst
If the Bartholin’s cyst is small and does not cause any symptoms, it’s often better to leave it alone. However, you should still see your GP if you notice a lump. If you have pain around the cyst,...
View ArticleIntroduction of Bartholin’s cyst
A Bartholin’s cyst, also called a Bartholin’s duct cyst, is a small growth just inside the opening of a woman’s vagina. Cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that are usually harmless. A Bartholin’s cyst...
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