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Bartholin Cyst
I had my first Bartholin Cyst around November 2023 and it was in a starting stage and got cured with medicines. Later again I had it in Feb 2024 and it was an abscess and I had to undergo incision and drainage. Later it was recurring every 3-6 months. Now again it started with a small lump and pain. Is there any cure to stop the recurring of the cyst/abscess?
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Repeated incision and drainage often doesn't stop a Bartholin cyst from coming back, since the gland's blocked opening can reclose. For recurrence like yours, marsupialization or placing a small Word catheter are the usual next step. Both create a permanent opening so fluid drains instead of building up again, and they cut the recurrence rate much more than simple drainage alone.
Next Steps
See your gynaecologist soon while the lump is still small; treating it before it turns into a full abscess is easier and less painful. Warm sitz baths a few times a day can help in the meantime.
Health Tips
Go in sooner if the lump grows quickly, becomes very painful, or you develop fever.
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