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Re: swelling beside entrance to uterus

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:06:05 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 10 Jul 2001, Leslie wrote: >
>I have noticed in the last few months that after sexual intercourse a
>swollen lump appears on the left side of the entrance to my uterus. It
>is situated externally. It doesn't hurt but it stays engorged for a few
>days and then reduces in size to about the size of a small grape.
>Any suggestions of what it could be? I was thinking some sort of gland
>or a vein?
>
>Thanks,
>Leslie

You may have a Bartholin's gland cyst. You need to show this to a doctor when it occurs.

--
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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