Question 1

hi i have a bartholin cyst it started bleeding today . should i still go to the doctor. it hurts and swollen.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Yes, you should see a gynecologist. You may have an infection or abscess in the Bartholin's cyst that needs to be drained, or you may need antibiotics.

Question 2

what should i do to take care of a bartholin cyst that has ruptured on its own?

Accepted Answer

Leave alone: Leave alone and keep the area clean with soap and water - just continue to let the cyst drain

Question 3

my bartholin cyst after being drained by the er came back after 3 days & 6 days ago ruptured no pain no swelling can i have sex i dont feel any pain?

Accepted Answer

: You may have sex. Please note that cyst may recur, and sex may promote it getting infected. You should consult a gynecologist to ascertain if the cyst wall needs to be removed.
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Question 4

is it possible for a bartholin's cyst rupture & bleed and no longer hurt as bad on it's on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is typical for a Bartholin's cyst to rupture if surgery is not done. All the pus, infection and blood then drains out providing a relief of the pain and pressure feeling.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: bartholin cyst?

Accepted Answer

Bartholin cyst: Bartholin cyst =  A fluid-filled sack/ cyst with in the Bartholin's gland.

Question 6

is a lot of blood coming from bartholin cyst/abcess normal?

Accepted Answer

If draining: If a bartholin’s cyst ruptures then it will drain. It is usually filled with pus or old brown blood. Consider a virtual visit on Healthtap  to confirm the diagnosis

Question 7

bartholin cyst developed...should i remove it before being pregnant....

Accepted Answer

No: no does not need removal unless you are having symptoms ( usually pain)

Question 8

how to cure bartholin cyst?

Accepted Answer

I &amp; D or removal: You can have a GYN MD do an incision and drainage but it may return, or you can have the MD remove the cyst entirely.

Question 9

how do i know if a bartholin cyst is infected?

Accepted Answer

Pain pus &amp; temp: You will definitely know if there is pain, elevated temperature and/or pus extruding from the Bartholin gland. Usually infected glands make it extremely "difficult to walk: or sit".

Question 10

bartholin cyst vs herpes which is more dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Neither is particularly dangerous, assuming you are referring to topical herpetic infection of the skin or mucous membranes.  Comparing degrees of severity makes no sense.

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Hi i have a bartholin cyst it started bleeding today . should i still go to the doctor. it hurts and swollen.

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What should i do to take care of a bartholin cyst that has ruptured on its own?

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My bartholin cyst after being drained by the er came back after 3 days & 6 days ago ruptured no pain no swelling can i have sex i dont feel any pain?

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Is it possible for a bartholin's cyst rupture & bleed and no longer hurt as bad on it's on?

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What is the definition or description of: bartholin cyst?

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Is a lot of blood coming from bartholin cyst/abcess normal?

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Bartholin cyst developed...should i remove it before being pregnant....

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Bartholin cyst vs herpes which is more dangerous?

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