Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've heard that taking regular sitz baths will reduce bartholin's cysts. is this true?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: "hot" or warm baths will improve almost any inflammatoy problem as the heat will dilate you blood vessels and proide increased blood supply which is one of the most needed "body action" in the healing process. Dr. J.
Answered 11/20/2013
6.4k views
Thank
Indeed, plus: Sitz baths can also help improve symptoms from an existing bartholins cyst. Hope you feel better.
Answered 9/15/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How to get rid of a Bartholin's gland cyst without going to the doctor? Warm baths?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How can I be certain if I have a Bartholin's cyst, and should I go to a doctor, or is there a way to reduce the pain and make it go away?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What causes Bartholins cyst? Can chalmdyia cause the cyst itself or just infect it? A lot of conflicting info on the Internet.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Are epsom salt baths better than a regular bath for bartholin cysts?
How do warm baths help Bartholin's cysts? Does it have to be salt water? Can warm towels be equally effective?
I have reoccurring bartholin cysts I have been medically treated twice and it's happening again. I have done the spritz bath but now it's been 3 days and when I push on the lump bright greeninsh discharge is coming out. What should I do?
Will epsom salt baths help a tender bartholin cyst?
I have an non healing vaginal wound 6 months after Bartholin's cyst marsupialization. Can sitz baths help me?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
