How to Self-Clean After a Bartholin Cyst Rupture

Patient's question:

The Bartholin's gland cyst ruptured spontaneously, releasing dark red, blood-like fluid without odor, and no yellowish, pus-like discharge. After the rupture, there was no pain, but the labia minora remained swollen. The ruptured area was still slightly swollen, as if not completely drained, and it was a bit dark. Previously, I had ignored it, and as a result, the labia minora became droopy later.

Doctor's answer:

Hello
The Bartholin's glands are normal glands in women, with openings located on the inner side of the labia minora near the vaginal opening. If vaginal inflammation blocks the glandular ducts, cysts can easily form. When infection is present, it may develop into an abscess, causing pain. Since your cyst has ruptured on its own, in addition to using anti-inflammatory medication, it is necessary to clean out the cyst fluid to ensure complete drainage and prevent the rupture from blocking again, leading to the formation of another cyst.
Advice: Your labia minora prolapse is related to excessive skin stretching, which depends on your skin elasticity. It is recommended to have the cyst cleaned at a hospital for a more thorough treatment. Attempting to clean it at home is inconvenient and may not be effective, making it easy for the condition to recur. In necessary cases, cyst wall excision surgery may be required. This procedure can completely remove the cyst wall, preventing further recurrence.