Bartholin Gland Cyst

Home Treatment

Watchful waiting and home treatment may be all that you need for a Bartholin gland cyst that has:

• No symptoms.
• Mild symptoms.
• Opened and drained on its own. (See your doctor to make sure that other treatment is not needed.)

You can help relieve Bartholin gland cyst discomfort by taking warm sitz baths and nonprescription pain medicine.

Call your doctor if your symptoms become worse or do not improve as expected. If you have signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pain, redness, or sudden swelling, see your doctor for treatment.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: February 4, 2009
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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