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Bartholin's cyst

A Bartholin's cyst occurs when a Bartholin's gland within the labia becomes blocked. Small cysts may result in minimal or no symptoms. Larger cysts may result in swelling on one side of the opening, as well as pain during sex or walking. If the cyst becomes infected, an can occur, which is typically red and very painful. If there are no symptoms, no treatment is needed. Bartholin's cysts affect about 2% of women at some point in their life. They most commonly occur during childbearing years.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Swelling of one side of the opening, pain, sometimes no symptoms

Causes — why it happens

·Unknown

How it's found

·Based on symptoms and examination

Treatment

·Placement of a Word catheter, incision and drainage, marsupialization, sitz baths

Complications

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