Will a Bartholin's gland cyst heal on its own?

Bartholin gland cyst is a common gynecological disease in women. There are many causes of Bartholin gland cyst. After a woman suffers from Bartholin gland cyst, she needs to actively seek treatment. However, during the treatment, she needs to find out the cause and treat it symptomatically. If you want to prevent Bartholin gland cyst, you need to pay attention to your personal hygiene, especially during sexual life. Hygiene is very important. Will Bartholin gland cyst heal itself without treatment?

Will a Bartholin's gland cyst heal on its own?

Will heal itself

Bartholin gland cysts can heal themselves because they are generally not very large, grow relatively slowly, and do not usually cause too many uncomfortable symptoms. If it is not very serious, just pay more attention to the cleanliness of the private parts and go to the hospital for regular check-ups.

What causes Bartholin's gland cyst?

1. Congenital

Congenital stenosis of the Bartholin gland duct or thick secretions may result in poor drainage of Bartholin gland fluid, leading to cyst formation.

2. Vaginal injury

During childbirth, lacerations on the outside of the vagina and perineum may form scars, or incorrect episiotomy may damage the Bartholin gland ducts, causing blockage of the Bartholin gland duct openings and retention of secretions, which may also cause Bartholin gland cysts.

3. Inflammation

The presence of chronic inflammation causes obstruction of the Bartholin gland duct, which prevents secretions from being discharged smoothly, resulting in cystic expansion of the gland and the formation of cysts.

4. Glandular duct obstruction

After the acute Bartholin gland inflammation subsides, if the gland duct is still blocked and the secretions cannot be discharged, the pus is absorbed and the fluid gradually becomes clear, forming a Bartholin gland cyst.

Where are the Bartholin glands?

Bartholin's glands, also known as the greater vestibular glands, are two soybean-sized round or oval bodies, reddish-yellow in color, located on both sides of the vaginal opening, on the posterior and medial side of the vestibular bulb, connected to the vestibular bulb and often overlapping with it. Their deep part is attached to the deep transverse perineal muscle, and their surface is covered with the bulbospongiosus muscle (vaginal sphincter).

How to Prevent Bartholin Gland Cysts

1. Pay attention to private parts cleaning

Usually you should pay attention to the hygiene of your private parts, do a good job of cleaning, take a bath or clean your private parts with warm water every day.

2. Change your underwear frequently

Change your underwear frequently and keep it dry and clean.

3. Pay attention to sex

It is best for both parties to clean the vulva before intercourse. The man should not touch the woman's vulva with unclean hands to avoid bringing bacteria, viruses and other pathogenic microorganisms to the vulva, which may contaminate the Bartholin's glands and cause inflammation.