What are the symptoms of Bartholin's gland cyst?

The common symptoms of Bartholin's gland cyst are a feeling of heaviness and swelling in the vulva, and discomfort during sexual intercourse. These diseases often occur in women of childbearing age. Some patients also show symptoms of systemic fever and the cyst develops into an abscess.

1. If the cyst is small and not infected, the patient may not have any symptoms and it is often discovered during a gynecological examination. If the cyst is large, the patient may feel a sense of heaviness and swelling in the vulva or discomfort during sexual intercourse.

2. Examination shows that the cysts are mostly unilateral but can also be bilateral. Examination showed that the epidermis appeared normal. The cyst was located at the location of the Bartholin's gland between the posterior and inferior part of the pubic region and the frenulum of the pubic region. It was semi-lunar, oval or round in shape. The cyst was obviously raised on the outside of the greater pubic region, and the minor pubic region on the affected side was flattened. The cyst is mobile and not tender. When sexual activity is frequent, the cyst will rapidly increase in size. In case of secondary infection, local redness, swelling and pain are obvious, the patient has systemic symptoms such as fever, and the cyst may develop into an abscess.

3. Unilateral cystic tumor at the lower end of the vulva of women of childbearing age, with no obvious subjective symptoms, mucus on puncture, and the size being affected by sexual stimulation. Pathological examination can confirm the diagnosis. The cyst is generally not difficult to diagnose based on its location, appearance, or the lack of local signs of inflammation. Local puncture can be performed when necessary, and its contents can be differentiated from Bartholin's glanditis, abscess, lymphedema, etc. Expert introduction: Bartholin's gland cysts vary in size, most of which start small and gradually increase in size. They grow slowly and some can last for several years without changing. Most of them are solitary, usually no larger than an egg, and rarely occur on both sides at the same time.