Patient's question:
What's going on with the small lump that has recently appeared on my labia? I only noticed this symptom in this period and I'm quite concerned. I'd like to ask a doctor what this could be.Doctor's answer:
It is suspected that you have Bartholin's cyst. Its main symptom is swelling on one side of the labia compared to the other. The Bartholin's glands are fully responsible for secreting mucus lubricant for the vagina. They originally have their own openings, but if inflammation or debris block the mucus from being expelled, the glands can swell and form a Bartholin's cyst. Since Bartholin's cysts can persist for a long time, remaining unchanged for over a decade, if it does not interfere with daily life, it can be monitored periodically with close observation and does not require treatment.