Bartholin's cysts form when glands along the vulva become obstructed and cause fluid to back up into the gland. (Illustration: Maayan Pearl; photos: Getty Images) When Mia was 22, she woke up one ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 19, and I’ve had a golf-ball-sized Bartholin cyst for two years. I have only mild discomfort. I’ve tried sitz baths for relief but would like to know if I sh… ...

A. You could have a Bartholin's cyst, which is very common. The Bartholin's glands, which are located on both sides of the vaginal opening, secrete fluid which helps to lubricate the vagina.

The Bartholin’s glands are normally pea-sized (about 1cm) and secrete fluid to lubricate the vagina during sex." If that gland becomes blocked, she explains, they can cause a cyst.

Bartholin's cysts are fluid-filled lumps near the vaginal opening. Here's what women need to know about them. Korin Miller 24 August 2023 at 2:14 pm ...

A Bartholin’s cyst is usually small, benign, and painless, though it may appear on either one or both sides of the vaginal entrance.What Causes a Bartholin's Cyst?The Bartholin glands, located ...

A Bartholin’s cyst occurs when ducts in the Bartholin gland are obstructed. It is usually painless, but if infected, it can become an abscess. Updated at: Aug 14, 2024 02:30 IST ...

Bartholin's cysts form when glands along the vulva become obstructed and cause fluid to back up into the gland. (Illustration: Maayan Pearl; photos: Getty Images) When Mia was 22, she woke up one ...

Bartholin's cysts form when glands along the vulva become obstructed and cause fluid to back up into the gland. (Illustration: Maayan Pearl; photos: Getty Images) When Mia was 22, she woke up one ...