Patient's question:
I have always had breast nodules. A short while ago, I went for a health check-up and was diagnosed with a Bartholin's cyst. It has been there for several months. Sometimes it goes away on its own, and when I press it, some white fluid comes out. But recently, the fluid that came out was yellowish-red. Is this related to the breast nodules? How should it be treated? What kind of help do you need: Is a Bartholin's cyst related to breast nodules?Doctor's answer:
Hello. It's not directly related. This is a Bartholin's gland cyst, also known as a vestibular gland cyst. The Bartholin's glands are located at the back of the labia majora, with their ducts opening on the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen. When the secretion of the Bartholin's glands is obstructed and accumulates in the ducts, it can lead to cystic expansion of the glands, resulting in a Bartholin's gland cyst. This is not an inflammation caused by estrogen, so it will not improve after menopause. Your condition is currently swollen and painful, and surgical treatment is necessary.