Is Bartholin's gland cyst dangerous?

Is the Bartholin's cyst harmful? Bartholin's cyst is caused by the blockage of the Bartholin's duct and the accumulation of secretions, which seriously harms the health of patients with Bartholin's cyst. For patients with Bartholin's cyst, early treatment is very important. So, is the Bartholin's cyst harmful?

1. The Bartholin's glands are located at the back of the vulva majora on both sides, and the gland ducts open on the inner side of the vulva minora close to the hymen of unmarried women. Due to the characteristics of the anatomical location, when the vulva is contaminated by sexual intercourse, childbirth or other situations, pathogens can easily penetrate and cause inflammation.

2. If a woman is infected with a Bartholin's gland cyst and does not receive timely treatment, the cyst may spread to the posterior side and become a perirectal abscess, and sometimes even rupture into the rectum. During palpation, a small and hard nodule may be felt, with slight tenderness. When squeezed, pus may sometimes flow out of the fistula. Sometimes the fistula closes or narrows by itself, and pus may accumulate and form an abscess again. It may also recur and not heal for a long time.

3. The disease is usually unilateral, but can also be bilateral. No symptoms may occur for a long time, and it is often discovered during gynecological examinations. The cyst grows slowly and is generally no larger than an egg. Larger cysts can cause swelling of the vulva and discomfort during sexual intercourse. Examination can reveal that the mass occupies the middle and lower 1/3 of the entire genitals, the genitals are completely flattened, and the vaginal opening is pushed to the healthy side. When Bartholin's gland cyst is infected, it can form an abscess, and repeated infection can cause the cyst to expand.

Finally, a warm reminder to all patients: Bartholin's gland cysts are serious and can seriously affect women's normal lives. Do not take chances and delay treatment, otherwise it will cause unimaginable consequences. Therefore, we need to pay attention to this disease and actively treat it once it is discovered.