GYNAECOLOGICAL ILLNESSES
Bartholin's Cysts
What is a Bartholin’s Cyst?
A Bartholin’s cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in one of the Bartholin’s glands. These glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening. They produce a fluid that helps to lubricate the vagina. A Bartholin’s cyst can occur when the duct that drains the gland becomes blocked.
Bartholin’s cysts are most common in women of reproductive age. They are usually painless, but they can sometimes become infected and cause pain, swelling, and redness.
What are the symptoms of a Bartholin’s cyst?
Most Bartholin’s cysts do not cause any symptoms. However, if the cyst becomes large, it can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the area around the vaginal opening. If the cyst becomes infected, it can form an abscess, which is a collection of pus. Symptoms of an abscess can include severe pain, fever, and chills.