Patient's question:
My external genitalia on one side are swollen and painful, and I can see a lump the size of an egg. The entire lower body is in pain, and I often experience alternating waves of chills and fever. I feel extremely weak and always want to take a nap. After a thorough examination by the doctor, it was diagnosed as a Bartholin's gland cyst.What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of Bartholin's gland cyst in women?
Doctor's answer:
Vaginal gland cyst is caused by the blockage of the opening of the vaginal gland duct, leading to the accumulation of secretions. It may be asymptomatic or cause a sense of fullness and pressure in the external genitalia. Since this cyst can persist for a long time without changing for over a decade, regular observation without treatment is sufficient. If the cyst gradually grows and affects daily life, or if it frequently recurs with infections, forming abscesses, the procedure of Bartholin gland cystostomy can be performed. This method is simple, minimally invasive, and preserves the function of the gland.