Patient's question:
I am 33 years old and have developed a Bartholin's gland cyst. The external genital area is swollen and red, with pain and difficulty walking. I do not want to have surgery. How should I use medication?Doctor's answer:
The treatment methods include oral medication and surgical intervention. Oral medications such as Xiaojin tablets and Guizhi Fuling pills are used for treatment. If these methods are ineffective, surgical treatment must be employed. Currently, there is no specific medical method for treating cysts. For small cysts with no symptoms, no treatment is necessary, but regular follow-up is required to monitor whether the cyst continues to grow. Severe cysts may require surgical consideration.Guidance: Once the ducts become blocked, the accumulation of secretions can lead to Bartholin gland cysts. Sometimes, it may also be caused by thick mucus in the ducts or congenital narrowing of the ducts, leading to poor drainage and subsequent infection, which can form an abscess. Bartholin gland cysts are usually unilateral and vary in size, and may remain stable for years without growth. If the cyst is small and there is no infection, the patient may have no symptoms and the cyst is often accidentally discovered during a gynecological examination. This type of cyst typically does not require treatment. However, if the cyst is large, the patient may experience a sense of fullness or discomfort in the external genital area during intercourse and should seek medical attention.