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Bartholin's cyst

Bartholin's cyst: Introduction

The Bartholin's glands provide lubrication for the vagina. Any blockages in the ducts will prevent the fluid from exiting and hence result in a build-up called Bartholin's cyst. The condition is generally quite uncommon and occurs mostly in women aged in their twenties.

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  • Vaginal Discharge
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

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  • No treatment - if small and causing no problems
  • Local warm moise towels
  • Warm sitz bath
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  • Local gauze to aid drainage - after surgical drainage.
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