While many Bartholin’s cysts are small and painless, others may cause discomfort or become infected.Common Bartholin's Cyst SymptomsMany women with a Bartholin's cyst may not notice any symptoms ...

A Bartholin’s cyst is not a sexu­ally transmitted disease (STD). In rare cases, a Bartholin’s cyst may be caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamyd­ia or gonorrhea.

A Bartholin's cyst forms when the glands become obstructed and cause fluid to back up into the gland, the Mayo Clinic says. If the fluid becomes infected, it can create an abscess or collection of ...