A Bartholin’s cyst is not a sexually transmitted infection, it is simply a cyst and could be caused by an array of factors and sometimes they happen randomly.

A Bartholin’s cyst can become infected, forming an abscess. A number of bacteria may cause the infection, including Escherichia coli (E coli) and bacteria that cause sexually transmitted ...

Vaginal cysts may sound alarming, but they are usually harmless. Here's what a gynaecologist says about causes, symptoms, ...

The Bartholin's glands are situated on each side of the vaginal opening, and lubricate the vulva. A cyst - a swollen, fluid-filled lump, 1-3cm large - may form in the gland or the duct draining it if ...

Generally, a Bartholin gland cyst doesn’t cause any symptoms, unless it gets large or infected, in which case, you’ll experience the following symptoms: You’ll have swelling in that area ...

If an infection occurs, antibiotics may be helpful to treat the infected Bartholin’s cyst. Visit your doctor urgently if you have a painful lump near the opening of your vagina that doesn’t ...