A Bartholin cyst can often be effectively treated at home. If it doesn’t respond to home treatment or appears to have an infection, you should see your doctor.

If a Bartholin’s cyst is small and presents no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, doctors are likely to ask the person to monitor the cyst and report on whether it increases in ...

A Bartholin cyst looks like a swollen, round bump on one side of the vaginal opening. [2] It can be as small as a pea or as large as a golf ball. It may be filled with fluid or pus if it's infected.

A cyst may form if the gland is blocked. If the cyst becomes infected, it can lead to an abscess. Treatment involves draining the abscess. In some cases, Bartholin’s abscesses will reoccur.

Most Bartholin's cysts are non-cancerous and may not cause noticeable symptoms. However, some can lead to swelling, pain, or discomfort, especially during movement or sexual activity.

Treatment of a Bartholin’s cyst depends on the size of the cyst, how painful the cyst is and whether the cyst is infected. Sometimes home treatment is all you need.

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However, some larger cysts -- especially Bartholin's gland cysts -- can cause discomfort when you walk, have sex, or insert a tampon. Cysts are more likely to cause pain when they get infected.

A Bartholin’s abscess occurs when bacteria enters a Bartholin’s cyst. Treatment includes draining, marsupialization, and surgery. Learn more here.