Bartholin cysts are fluid-filled tumor cysts that originate from the bartholin glands in the lower vaginal lips or labia. These cysts appear usually due to an infection, so that the gland that is supposed to secrete fluid becomes blocked, so that the fluid production is held back and does not come out and forms what is called a cyst.
Most women are unaware of the appearance of bartholin cysts because of their small size. And generally, bartholin cysts affect women as young as 20 years old. These small cysts rarely cause pain but will hurt when they get bigger and can even make it difficult to walk or sit.
The cause of a Bartholin Cyst is a blockage in the duct of the bartholin gland. When the duct is blocked, fluid is collected in the duct, causing the bartholin duct/gland to swell over time. Other causes include sexually transmitted infections caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae or chlamydia trachomatis.
When the cyst is small, symptoms rarely occur. However, some symptoms may appear when the cyst has grown in size or infection has occurred. Some of these symptoms include:
1. A small, painless lump on one of the vaginal lips
2. Pain during sexual intercourse
3. Fever
4. Swelling and redness in the area around the side of the vaginal lips
5. Discomfort when sitting or walking
Cysts that are still small and not infected may heal and disappear on their own without treatment. However, patients can take home treatments such as warm baths and abstain from sexual intercourse until the cysts disappear.
For infected cysts, the following methods can be used, such as:
1. Medications: painkillers can be taken to relieve pain. administration of antibiotic drugs to reduce infections that can cause abscesses to develop.
2. Incision and drainage: Incision and drainage surgery is performed if the cyst is large enough and if there is an infection. The surgery involves making a small incision in the cyst to allow the pus to drain out.
3. Marsupialization: A surgical technique that involves cutting into the inside of the cyst and suturing the edges of the cyst.
4. Excision: This procedure is for Bartholin's cysts and abscesses that keep recurring. Although it is a simple surgical procedure, excision of Bartholin's cyst is one of the procedures that makes the patient bleed profusely, as the vulva gets an abundant supply of blood. Therefore, this procedure should be performed in the operating room by a specialist.
How to prevent bartholin cysts that you can do, among others:
1. Maintain good hygiene of the female organ area by cleaning the intimate organs from front to back.
2. Practice safe sexual intercourse, such as using condoms every time you have sex.
3. avoid wearing underwear and pants that are too tight/rough material.
If you have complaints about the symptoms you feel, immediately come and check with Persada Hospital to get the right treatment by Persada Hospital's reliable and professional medical staff.
For more information, please call the Persada Hospital hotline at 0811-3058-8585.
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