WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: Bartholin Gland Problem

Re: Bartholin Gland Problem

From: A. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 25 Oct 1997 20:59:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 25 Oct 1997, D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote: >
>At Sat, 25 Oct 1997, A. wrote:
>
>>I am a 34yr. F. who has two children (3 1/2yr. and 1 yr.- both sucessfully delivered vaginally) and recently seen my Ob/Gyn for pain in the Bartholin gland. He punctured it with a needle to drain what he believed was a Bartholin cyst and out came "old blood" (his words).
>
>>Please someone tell me if you can get blood instead of pus from a Bartholin Cyst.
>
>Bartholin gland cysts almost always produce a straw-colored fluid, not
>pus or blood. However, if you poke a needle in the vaginal lips (labia)
>to drain the cyst, the needle site may produce blood. Bartholin cysts
>are typically painless or somewhat painful, while infected cysts are
>extremely painful.
>
>The correct treatment options for Bartholin cysts or abcesses include
>placing a small catheter for one month (called a Word catheter), making
>an incision and suturing it (a marsupialization procedure), or excising
>the whole cyst (which is uncommon). Puncturing it with a needle is
>usually ineffective as the cyst or abscess will recur, and may become
>infected.
>
>It is extremely unlikely, but not impossible, that a Bartholin cyst in a
>34 year old is cancer. Bartholin gland cancer is rare and usually found
>in women much older than you. I cannot give specific advice since there
>is no way to do a physical exam over the Internet, but if you are in
>doubt, it may be helpful to seek a second opinion from another
>gynecologist. As always, please discuss your concerns with your doctor.
>Good luck with everything.
>
>--
>Ashley Hill
>D. Ashley Hill, M.D.
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>Orlando, FL
>I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail
>due to time constraints.
>

Dr. Hill, Thank you so much for answering my question. You are doing a wonderful thing by helping all of us who have medical problems. Thank you again. Sincerely, A. Sagan (ASbluebird@aol.com)

--
A. Sagan

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