WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1997: Re: bartholin's cyst

Re: bartholin's cyst

From: Jen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 23:21:19 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 10 Mar 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Mon, 10 Mar 1997, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>I would like to know more about bartholin's cyst.
>>
>>My friend was recently diagnosed with bartholin's cyst. Her doctor
>>advised that there is no need to have it removed.
>
>Bartholin cysts are routinely benign. There are rare, repeat, rare
>cases in the literature about malignant transformation of a Bartholin's
>cyst.
>If the cyst is not causing any problems, they should be left alone. If
>they cause pain, enlarge to a point where they cause pain, become
>infected (Bartholin abscess) or recurrently drain and reform, it should
>be operated upon. The most common surgical procedure for this problem
>is a "marsupialization" (creation of pouch as in kangaroos being
>marsupials) of the Bartholin abscess/cyst.
>
>I wish your friend well with her Bartholin cyst. The other information
>you provided was welcome (as always) but was not necessary in this
>particular case.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
>Great Neck, New York
>
>*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.
>

Dear Sir,

A month ago I was diagnosed with a Bartholin's abcess, It was drained a week later, and since I still have severl cysts in the area. My doctor advised taking baths to help reduce the cysts, but there has been no improvement. Is this something I will have to just get used to, or will it eventually go away? Is there anything else to help eliminate cysts? My Dr. advised not to have sex, no bike riding, etc., but for how long? Till the cysts are gone? Should I have surgery? It's all so strange when there is so little info regarding this condition. I don't think my Dr. ran any tests on the drainage. Should he have? Sorry there are so many questions, it's just a difficult thing to just live with and accept. Thanks.

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