The sac-shaped glands located on both sides of the vagina are called Bartholin glands. Bartholin cyst, also known as Bartholin abscess, occurs when these glands become inflamed and blocked. These glands, which are approximately 2.5 cm long and 0.5 cm in size, open towards the entrance of the vagina and serve to facilitate sexual intercourse. The size of these glands, which secrete secretions that prevent pain during sexual intercourse and make the vagina more slippery, can reach 4-5 cm when blocked by infection. Fluids that cannot be discharged due to obstruction accumulate over time and turn into a Bartholin cyst. It is not known exactly what causes this disorder.
Symptoms of Bartholin Cyst
Bartholin cyst does not show any symptoms when it is small. However, when the cyst grows, visible changes occur, especially in the vagina. Easily noticeable symptoms such as swelling, redness, edema, severe pain, severe pain during sexual intercourse, burning and redness on one or both vaginal lips are some of the main symptoms of the presence of a cyst. In addition, fever, inflammatory discharge, weakness, and difficulty in daily movements such as walking and sitting are some of the symptoms of Bartholin cyst. Even though the cyst is not very large, in some cases, the feeling of warmth in the area and the sensitivity and reddening of the skin surrounding the glands are symptoms that indicate the presence of the cyst.
Treatment Method
Those who suspect Bartholin's cyst Women should be examined by a specialist doctor without wasting time. When infection occurs in the area, the discomfort can be relieved with antibiotic treatment. Draining the abscess and using painkillers are also among the treatment methods. Removing the accumulated mucus with the marsupialization method is one of the effective methods for eliminating the abscess in the initial stage. If the disease is in later stages and has turned into a cyst, the cyst can be destroyed with carbon dioxide laser treatment or silver nitrate treatment. At the most advanced level of the cyst and the size becomes visible In most cases, the cyst is removed from its location by surgical intervention. The area heals in approximately 10 days. However, no matter how successful the method applied is, the probability of Bartholin cyst recurrence within the first 6 months after treatment is around 25% to 30%.
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