Patient's question:
Every time I have sex with my husband, I feel uncomfortable, but I can't pinpoint exactly where it hurts. I often feel a heavy sensation in my lower abdomen, and sometimes my lower abdomen also feels bloated. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they said it was a Bartholin's gland cyst. How is a Bartholin's gland cyst treated?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal gland cyst is a common condition, with the most common clinical manifestation being the recurrence of long, string-like bumps on both sides of the vaginal opening. It is accompanied by significant tenderness and mild pain upon touch. If the condition is not severe, it can be managed by taking oral anti-inflammatory medication for several days, combined with daily evening baths using potassium permanganate solution, followed by iodophor sterilization, and finally applying erythromycin ointment. It is important to maintain local cleanliness, avoid spicy foods, avoid prolonged sitting, and wear loose cotton underwear. If the condition is severe, a minor surgery may be required.