Patient's question:
My partner is 34 years old. A week ago (on March 8th), in the morning, when she sat down, she felt pain. After gently touching and carefully examining, we found a walnut-sized lump at the bottom of the left labia majora, which was tender to the touch. Later, the hospital examination confirmed it was a Bartholin's gland cyst.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Since it was the first recurrence, the doctor recommended a week of intravenous drip treatment for inflammation. Now, a week has passed. The swelling of the external genitalia has subsided, but the lump hasn’t reduced much, except for the tenderness.
Hello, how long will it take to completely subside the lump with this treatment? Is it effective, or are there other better treatments available (excluding surgery)?
Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to regularly washing underwear, towels, and bed sheets with hot water or exposing them to sunlight. In terms of sterilization, a light diet is preferable, avoiding spicy, sour, or other irritating foods. Maintain cleanliness in the external genital area, change underwear frequently, and cleanse the area to prevent Bartholin gland cysts. If symptoms disappear, it indicates that recovery is still expected. However, conservative treatment for Bartholin gland cysts may still lead to recurrence. For now, you don't need to focus on medication. Pay attention to local oral iodophor and mupirocin ointment, apply cold compresses appropriately to alleviate symptoms, and observe carefully.