has anyone ever heard of this and does anyone know much about them? One side of my labia is swollen up like a small balloon after my husband and I had sex. It isnt painful just really swollen. I am wondering if this is what it is. I am 30 weeks pregnant as well and we haven't had sex in a week or so, so I am wondering if that is why I became so irritated?? ANY ADVICE PLEASE HELP!
2006-12-30 10:15:55 · 3 answers · asked by mallwill12 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
A cyst is a sac or capsule, filled with liquid or semisolid material, that forms under the skin or somewhere inside the body. The Bartholin's gland is one of two small glands on each side of the labia minora, just outside of the opening to the vagina. During sexual arousal, the Bartholin's gland releases a lubricating fluid. A Bartholin's gland cyst develops when the gland becomes blocked. The Bartholin's gland can become blocked for a variety of reasons, such as infection, inflammation or long-term irritation.
Many Bartholin's gland cysts don't cause any symptoms. They usually are discovered when a woman notices a small, painless mass just outside the opening to the vagina, or when a physician notices it during a routine pelvic examination. However, if the cyst grows larger than 1 inch in diameter, it can cause discomfort when sitting, or during intercourse. If a cyst becomes infected, it fills with pus, and becomes firm, swollen, and very painful, making it difficult for a woman to sit, walk or have intercourse. The pus-filled cyst is called an abscess.
Your doctor will diagnose a Bartholin's cyst by looking at it. He or she can tell if the cyst is infected by the way it looks and your symptoms.........
It goes on to say to use warm compresses and see if that helps. However, being pregnant, I am not sure I wouldn't have it checked out as soon as I could be seen. If it is that painful, you don't want it on your mind during delivery.
I don't usually pull from sites but I can imagine you are in agony. WebMD is also a good site to research. Good luck!!
2006-12-30 10:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by RaLoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bartholin glands are two pea-sized organs that are located under the skin in a woman's genital area. They are on either side of the folds of skin (labia) that surround the vagina and urethra. Normally, you cannot feel or see the Bartholin glands.
The Bartholin glands produce a small amount of fluid that moistens the outer genital area, or vulva. This fluid comes out of two tiny tubes that are located next to the opening of the vagina. These are called Bartholin ducts.
A Bartholin gland cyst is a blockage of the duct and a buildup of fluid in the gland. (Sometimes it is called a Bartholin duct cyst.) Bartholin gland cysts can range in size from a small marble to the size of an orange. They usually grow slowly. An infected Bartholin gland or duct is called a Bartholin gland abscess.
Uncommonly, both Bartholin glands can be affected at the same time.
Bartholin gland cysts are often small and painless, and do not require treatment. Some go away without treatment. You need to think about treatment only if a cyst is causing symptoms. Getting treatment is important when an infection has set in.
You can help relieve Bartholin gland cyst discomfort by taking warm sitz baths and nonprescription pain medication.
Call your health professional if your symptoms become worse or do not improve as expected. If you have signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pain, redness, or sudden swelling, see your health professional for treatment.
www.webmd.com has more information on this
2006-12-30 22:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Yes i have the same thing. I went to my doctor and she drained it. But she said it might come back. well it did. I am now 37 weeks preggo, and she said that its nothing to be worried about, some women get them when they are preggo. They will remove it after you deliver! Good luck
2006-12-30 19:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by connie45331 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋