Patient's question:
Age: 22. In July of this year, after my menstrual period, I had sexual intercourse and experienced pain in the vaginal area. Later, the swelling gradually worsened, and after checking at the hospital, I found out that I had a right anterior vestibular gland cyst. I took anti-inflammatory medication and received a few days of intravenous drips, and later used vaginal suppositories. The lump disappeared, and the pain stopped. In early October, after my menstrual period, swelling and pain began on the left side. I am asking if surgery is necessary? If it is removed, will it affect future sexual life? Is the cost high? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to undergo a vestibulectomy before surgery. This procedure preserves the function of the Bartholin glands, which is related to poor hygiene, and the surgery cost is not expensive.Bartholin glands, also known as Bartholin glands, are analogous to the male urethral bulb glands. They are two small, round or oval-shaped bodies, reddish-yellow in color, located on both sides of the vaginal opening. Their secretions are viscous and help lubricate the vaginal vestibule.
1. Swelling and pain are often caused by inflammation, and active anti-inflammatory treatment can resolve the issue.
2. If a abscess forms, surgical treatment should be performed. The surgery generally does not have a significant impact on sexual life.