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The Bartholin's glands are located in the vulva, on either side of the vaginal opening. The main function of the gland is to release mucus through the Bartholin's duct to lubricate the vulva and vagina. If the Bartholin's duct is blocked, the mucus builds up and causes swelling next to the blockage. There are a number of different therapies available to remove Bartholin's gland follicles. You can start with home remedies known to help Bartholin's gland follicles heal on their own, such as using a sitz bath. If the cyst is persistent, you can choose medical treatments such as pain relievers, drainage surgery, cyst opening, and / or antibiotics if the cyst becomes infected. After treating the Bartholin's gland cysts, it is equally important to take care measures to ensure a complete recovery.

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Part 1 of 3: Using home remedies

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   See your doctor to be diagnosed with Bartholin's cyst. If you notice a painful lump on one side of the vaginal opening, it is more likely a Bartholin's cyst. You may experience pain while sitting or having sex, but sometimes it's not painful, just swelling. If you suspect you have Bartholin's gland inflammation, it's important to see your doctor for a pelvic exam and diagnosis.
   • In addition to pelvic exams, your doctor may order tests to look for sexually transmitted diseases.
   • If you have a sexually transmitted infection with a Bartholin's cyst, your risk of a cyst infection is higher (and you may need to be treated with antibiotics - this will be discussed further later) .
   • If you are over 40 years old, your doctor may order a cyst biopsy to rule out female reproductive tract cancer.

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   Use sit-in bath several times a day. One of the main methods of treating Bartholin's gland follicles is regular sitting baths. You will fill the sitz bath with water enough to cover your butt and vagina while sitting in the water. The amount of water doesn't need to be deeper than this, but if you like, add plenty of water to soak it. (This is up to each person's preference and purpose of the immersion for pleasure or just for convenience.)
   • You should take a sitz bath at least 3-4 times a day.
   • The aim of regular sitz bath therapy is to keep the area around the cyst clean, relieve pain and / or discomfort, and help the cyst drain naturally.

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   See a doctor if the disease does not go away on its own. If the cyst does not drain on its own and disappears after having been treated with sitz bath for many days, you may need to see your doctor to discuss drainage surgery options. You need to discuss this treatment with your doctor soon, because if it does not go away, the cyst will become infected and form an "abscess." This is more difficult to treat than simply treating the cyst, so it's best to be proactive.
   • Women under 40 years of age who have cysts but have no symptoms (no pain, fever, etc.) usually do not need medical intervention.
   • If you have signs of fever with Bartholin's cyst, see your doctor for treatment.
   • To prevent a cyst infection, use a condom during sex, especially if you are not sure if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection; However, you do not need to abstain from sex.

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   Take a pain reliever. As you wait for your Bartholin's cyst treatment and recovery, you should consider taking pain relievers to reduce discomfort in the cyst area. You can buy over-the-counter pain relievers at pharmacies. Some popular drugs include:
   • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 400 - 600 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
   • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
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Part 2 of 3: Finding medical treatments

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   Do surgery for drainage. The most effective way to remove a persistent Bartholin's gland follicle is drainage. You may see your family doctor for a procedure (if your doctor has experience with it), or be referred to another doctor for the procedure.
   • Most incisions and drains are outpatient procedures performed at the doctor's office and require only local anesthesia.
   • The cyst will be incised (open) to drain the fluid inside.
   • Your doctor may insert a catheter into the cyst for up to 6 weeks after surgery. This is usually only done in cases of recurrent Bartholin cysts.
   • The catheter's effect is to keep the cyst open so that the accumulated fluid can quickly drain.
   • The cyst opening prevents fluid from accumulating, so the cyst will heal naturally.

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   Take an antibiotic. If the Bartholin's gland follicle shows signs of infection, your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic after drainage surgery. It is important that you take the antibiotic for the full course of treatment and not skip a dose, as omitting it reduces the effectiveness of the medication.
   • In addition, if the sexually transmitted diseases test is positive, you will also be prescribed antibiotics, regardless of whether the cyst is infected or not.
   • The goal of taking antibiotics is to prevent infection, since sexually transmitted diseases increase the risk of infection with a cyst.

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   Ask your doctor about a "cystic opening."’ If a Bartholin's cyst recurs, you may want to ask your doctor about a procedure called a follicle opener, where the follicle is surgically drained and stitched around the edge of the follicle to stay open after surgery.
   • This opening is permanent and is responsible for preventing the recurrence of the Bartholin's gland follicle.
   • Usually, a catheter is placed after the procedure and removed a few days later because the stitches are strong enough to hold the incision open.

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   Completely eliminated Bartholin's gland. If the cyst is particularly severe or recurrent, one of the "last resort" is to remove the Bartholin's gland either surgically or with laser. Both procedures are simple and do not require an overnight hospital stay.

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   Note that there is currently no known prevention of Bartholin's gland follicles. Many people ask if there is a way to prevent (or reduce the risk) of developing Bartholin's gland follicles, and doctors' answer is that there are no known measures to prevent this. However, doctors recommend that patients start treatment as soon as possible with home remedies and medical treatment as soon as a cyst develops. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Recovering from drainage surgery

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   Continue sitting bath therapy. After drainage or follicle-opening procedure, it is essential to continue regular sitting baths throughout the recovery phase. This is a measure that ensures hygiene for the wound, facilitates maximum recovery and reduces the risk of infection.
   • Bathing therapy should be started 1-2 days after surgery.

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   Abstain from intercourse until the catheter is removed. You may have a catheter placed for 4-6 weeks to open the follicle and prevent fluid from accumulating after surgery. It is essential to abstain from having sex while the catheter is in place.
   • Not having sex during this time also helps prevent cyst infections.
   • After the cystic opening procedure, even if you do not have a catheter, you should avoid intercourse for 4 weeks to ensure complete recovery.

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   Continue taking pain relievers if necessary. You can take over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed. If your pain gets worse, talk to your doctor about prescription pain relievers, such as morphine, in the early stages of recovery. advertisement