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Bartholin Gland Cysts

What is it?

These are mucus-filled cysts and occur on either side of the vaginal opening.

  • They are the most common large vaginal cysts.

Causes

  • Unknown
  • HPV (human papilloma virus,90% of cases)
  • Cervical intra-epethelial neoplasia (pre cancer condition that causes changes in cervix)
  • Smoking
  • Increased risk when women under 17 years old who have a child.
  • Women who have three or more children

Medication

  • Taking contraceptive medication greater than 10 years
  • Oestrogen supplements
  • HRT

Symptoms

  • Vaginal irritation?
  • Vaginal blockage/pain?
  • Difficulty in urinating?
  • Pain during walking?
  • Vaginal appears abnormal?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

  • Septicaemia
  • Peritonitis
  • Nausea and vomiting (not always)?
  • Hugh or increase in swelling over liver/or spleen area?
  • Hugh or increase in swelling over stomach area (not due to have eaten food or wind)?
  • Severe abdominal pain?
  • Balance and dizziness (not always)?
  • Bleeding through any orifice (not always)?

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