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Re: Bartholin gland cyst ?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:37:55 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Veronica wrote: >
>I read some of your forums regarding Bartholin gland cyst. In the
>forums it states that these cysts are found on the vaginal lips near the
>opening. I found a lump the around the size of a quarter on one of my
>vaginal lips on the outer edge (toward the inner thigh). Is this a
>Bartholin gland cyst as well ?
>
>I have had these lumps before(kinda like an inward pimple)on my inner
>thigh near the crotch area and they went away within a week. I treated
>them with warm water. But for some reason this one scares me a bit.
>What gives?
>
>If it doesn't diminish within a week I am going to see a gyn.
>
>--
>Veronica
>

Without being able to see the lump, I cannot say for certain. Might I suggest that you have a doctor look at it while it is there to be seen in order to get a diagnosis?

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.




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