Patient's question:
What is a Bartholin's cyst? Why does it occur? Is it serious? What types are there? Can it be treated? Also, vaginitis.Doctor's answer:
The Bartholin glands at the vaginal opening may be infected by various bacteria, leading to blockage, preventing their secretions from draining properly, and forming cysts. Medically, this condition is referred to as "Bartholin gland cyst." After forming, Bartholin gland cysts can persist for a long time with slow development, and patients generally experience no discomfort, only noticing that one labia is larger than the other.Medical Advice: If the mucus retained in the Bartholin glands is further infected by bacteria, it may become purulent and swell, forming an abscess. Medically, this abscess is called a "Bartholin gland abscess." Active anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered, and surgical treatment may be considered as appropriate.