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Re: cysts, vaginal
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 20:12:31 -0500 (CDT)
I had a very similar problem that i traced to using deoderant tampons---- I
found the string -which had the same deoderant on it--irritated the labia
and i would get a cyst the week after my period--- I switched to
non-deodarent tampons, and the problem has not recurred in several years!
don't know if this will help you, but it is a thought
dee
>I have a very in-depth question/situation. For the
>past year I have had a recurring cyst located on my
>labia minor. It is usually in the same spot, on the
>same side. I have been to two doctors, both of which
>have no idea what is causing it. It is not a
>Bartholen's gland problem, but both think that there
>is a lubricating gland that, for some reason, is
>becoming blocked and infected every once in a while.
>So far, in the past twelve months I have had the cyst
>return about 4 times. About two times the labia minor
>that usually gets infected swelled up as if the cyst
>was back, but it was a false alarm. The last time it
>popped up it was on the same side, but furhter up on
>the labia minor. I have not changed laundry
>detergent, clothes, lotions, or anything like that. I
>would really like to get to the bottom of this. Both
>doctors have wanted to surgically remove the gland,
>but it would consist of waiting until the cyst returns
>full-blast. That is fine, but I would really like to
>know what is causing this, just to be sure it's
>nothing worse than a simple blockage.
>
>Thank you.
>
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