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Doctor insights on: Bartholins Cyst Gland Swollen

Swelling: I suspect that the swollen mass under your jaw may not be associated with the cysts near your vagina. If this is a submandibular lymph node it could be related to inflammation or infection. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Yes: Yes.

Yes: It is a common procedure.

See your doctor: See your doctor

An infection: Usually has a bad odor.

Bartholins Duct Cyst: If you have recurrence of the same cyst I would suggest a procedure called marsupialization the cyst. Discuss this with your FP or GYN. ...Read more

See OB/GYN: See your ob/gyn.

Bartholins: They need to be incised and drained with a catheter placed, to allow continuous drainage until the cyst is empty, then closure of the opening over several weeks. These cysts can reoccur. If so will need a procedure called marsupialization ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Antibiotics: If antibiotics do not work or the gland becomes infected again, then incision and drainage is appropriate. ...Read more

Be checked: Some women do get Bartholin's cysts on both sides. Best thing is to be seen. It is usually simple to drain. If the cysts keep recurring or develop abscesses, sometimes an operation is needed to sew them open. It's outpatient and is called marsupilization. Just follow up with your GYN. Good luck! ...Read more

Pain: See your gynecologist if the cyst is painful or increasing in size. ...Read more

After MD re-exam: You must go back to the MD to be certain that the gland cyst is not infected and completely resolved. ...Read more

If located at: Posterior area of vaginal opening, on right or left side.
Could be Bartholin's gland problem. ...Read more

Bartholin Gland: A blocked or infected Bartholin's Gland will not have any role to play in fertility. It would not cause infertility. ...Read more

Infections: The cultures are used to determine the bacteria causing the infection. Most check for gonorrhea and chlamydia as well as strep and staph bacterias ...Read more

Bartholin cyst cause: Bartholins glands found between vulva and vagina and produce lubrication when stimulated e.g. during sex. More common in
young and sexually active females. ...Read more

Bartholin cyst: The Bartholin's glands produce mucous moisture substance and is located at the left and right entrance to the vagina. When the duct that allows the secretions to exit gets plugged or obstructed, then the gland can get enlarged and painful. If it is greater than 2.5 cm in size it can be treated with gentle compresses. If larger and more painful then surgical incision and drainage is indicated. ...Read more

Not at all: No.

Warm sitz bath: Warm sitz bath - but you might need a marsupialization ...Read more

Experimental?: I'm not familiar with serrapeptase, but it appears to be experimental compared with home remedies & surgical intervention. ...Read more

Bartholin's cyst: They can happen to any woman. Treatment is usually unnecessary. Occasionally they can become infected, or need to be drained. Http://www. Mayoclinic. Org/diseases-conditions/bartholin-cyst/basics/definition/con-20026333 ...Read more

See an OB: You need an exam and a pair of real OB eyes to sort out this problem, hard to diagnose this by virtual consultation. See an OB and get some good advice and treatment... ...Read more

Go see doctor: Go see your doctor for an exam and treatment ...Read more

Sitz bath: If the cyst is not infected you can use sitz bath and prevent it getting infected
only way to get rid of recurrent cyst is by a surgical procedure called marsupialization can be done later. ...Read more

Remember: There is a difference between a cyst and an abscess. If it starts hurting badlyit needs to get drained. The cyst itself, if uninfected, may run it's course but I am not aware of a way to drain it. Keep the area clean with soap and water, no intercourse, and it may recede. The cyst is generally not painful, the abscess is and requires attn. I wish I had a better solution. Gd luc. ...Read more

Yes and no: You can have sex if the cyst is not infected and painful. Has nothing to do with your ability to get pregnant. If you are not trying to get pregnant you need to use contraception. ...Read more