A 36-year-old member asked:
What can you do to treat a bartholin's gland cyst?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Several ways: Often a bartholin's cyst requires no treatment . When needed, treatment depends on the size of the cyst, your discomfort level and whether it's infected, which can result in an abscess.
1- treatment options (sitz baths).
2-surgical drainage.
3-antibiotics.
4-marsupialization if it come back and bother you.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What happens if a bartholin's gland cyst ruptures?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
It drains: It should be cultured as it may be infected or sterile and you may need antibiotics, usually if you have a barth cyst , you want it drained before it ruptures, you should go see your gyn or go to the er to be checked.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Can I help a Bartholin's gland cyst rupture at home?
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Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Sitz baths: Sitz baths and moderate pressure to the affected area can help it evacuate. It will be painful, however, to squeeze it, but if you are up to it, then try it.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
I got an infected Bartholin's gland cyst. How do I fix this?
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Dr. Bryan Treacyanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
See your doctor: Infected Bartholin's Gland cysts can be extremely uncomfortable, at times creating a need for ER visit. This type of infection usually needs to be drained to effectively get rid of the pus buildup. Antibiotics are usually prescribed as well. Women may also need pain medication to get through this.
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