WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: Bartholin Gland Marsupialization

Re: Bartholin Gland Marsupialization

From: Northern_Filly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:29:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 26 Nov 2001, Stephanie wrote: >
>HX: 33 yo w/first reoccurance of Cyst. 1st cyst almost a year to the
>day (weird), 2nd this last weekend. Very painful, etc. Another lancing
>and sitz, antibiotics and pain meds. Normal health history, 1 daughter
>(c-section) never heard of such a thing until last years cyst, no std's
>ever, annual check ups, etc.
>
>Going to OB/GYN Thurs for consult about marsupialization, very
>scared/nervous. Want local anesthesia not general, epidural is fine
>too, and maybe something to make me not such a chicken...:) possible or
>not on the local anesthesia???
>
>1. What is the purpose of this gland? and why not just have it taken
>out instead of Marsupialized?
>2. What can I be doing to not get this?
>
>Anything in particular I should be asking the Dr.?
>
>Any help appreciated!!
>
>--
>Stephanie
>

Hi Stephanie, You're not a chicken, you're smart to be nervous about something you don't know about. Here's a great link to learn more about Bartholin's cyst marsupialization, hope it helps to clarify the procedure for you. http://www.aafp.org/afp/980401ap/hill.html

The marsupialization is done to open and drain the cyst that is created when the duct of the Bartholin's gland is blocked. The fluid accumulates because the gland isn't draining properly and the cyst is created. The actual Bartholin's gland is not removed during this procedure. I'm not a doctor, but after a lot of reading, I believe that the marsupialization procedure is our best bet to reduce the likliehood of reoccurence. Of course, reoccurence can happen after a marsupialization, but it's not likely. There are no guarantees in life ; ))

You haven't done anything to make this happen, some women just are prone to them. I noticed mine during my first pregnancy 10 years ago and it has just been growing steadily since that time. I'm going tomorrow to have my marsupialization done. Good luck at your appointment on Thursday!

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