Wash the area daily with warm, soapy water, and pat it dry. Keep the area clean and dry. You may cover it with a gauze bandage if it weeps or rubs against clothing. Change the bandage every day. Sit in 8 to 10 centimetres of warm water sitz bath for 15 to 20 minutes 3 times a day.
Then pat the area dry. The warm water helps the area heal and eases discomfort. If you cannot take a bath, put a warm, clean face cloth on your vulva to help with healing and pain. If you have had a catheter placed in the cyst to help it drain, follow your doctor's instructions for activities until the tube comes out. Wear cotton underwear. Avoid underwear made from nylon, polyester, or silk. Do not wear tight clothing until your wound has healed. If sitting is painful, you may want to try sitting on a doughnut-shaped pillow.
For example, call if: You passed out lost consciousness. You have chest pain, have shortness of breath, or you cough up blood. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine. You cannot pass stool or gas. You have vaginal discharge that has increased in amount or smells bad.
You are sick to your stomach or cannot drink fluids. You have loose stitches, or your incision comes open. Bright red blood has soaked through the bandage over your incision. You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness. Red streaks leading from the incision. Pus draining from the incision. A fever. If the pain is severe, make an appointment with your doctor right away.
Also call your doctor promptly if you find a new lump near your vaginal opening and you're older than Although rare, such a lump may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as cancer. Experts believe that the cause of a Bartholin's cyst is a backup of fluid. Fluid may accumulate when the opening of the gland duct becomes obstructed, perhaps caused by infection or injury. A Bartholin's cyst can become infected, forming an abscess. A number of bacteria may cause the infection, including Escherichia coli E.
There's no way to prevent a Bartholin's cyst. However, safer sex practices — in particular, using condoms — and good hygiene habits may help to prevent infection of a cyst and the formation of an abscess. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. This type of cyst can affect either side of the vaginal opening, but typically only one side at a time.
Some might notice a small, firm lump on the outside of the vagina that can be tender to the touch, but otherwise, the cyst does not cause any noticeable symptoms. Practicing good hygiene can also prevent a cyst from becoming infected and requiring medical attention.
A sitz bath is a very popular and inexpensive bartholin cyst home treatment. A sitz bath can be purchased online or from your local pharmacy, but all you need is a bathtub and access to warm water.
To make a sitz bath, fill your bathtub with enough warm water to cover your vulva, approximately inches. For best results, soak in a sitz bath a couple continually for minutes a day to encourage the cyst to break and deplete by itself. In the meantime, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen Tylenol , to help with any discomfort or pain.
If the cyst does not go away after multiple days of self-care, it might be necessary to seek professional treatment. If an infection occurs, antibiotics may be helpful to treat the infected Bartholin's cyst. The Bartholin's glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening. They secrete fluid that helps lubricate the vagina. Sometimes the ducts of these glands become obstructed and fluid backs up, forming a cyst. If you have a small, noninfected Bartholin's cyst, you may not notice it.
If the cyst grows, you might feel a lump or mass near your vaginal opening. Although a cyst is usually painless, it can be tender. A full-blown infection of a Bartholin's cyst can occur in a matter of days. If the cyst becomes infected, you may experience:. Call your doctor if you have a painful lump near the opening of your vagina that doesn't improve after two or three days of self-care — for instance, soaking the area in warm water sitz bath.
If the pain is severe, make an appointment with your doctor right away.
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