Bartholin's Cyst - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- A Bartholin's cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling (cyst) in the Bartholin's glands, which lubricate the vagina.
Symptoms-

A tender, painful lump near the vaginal opening

Pain in the skin surrounding the vagina

Discomfort while walking or sitting

Painful intercourse

Fever

Collection of painful pus due to an infection

Causes-
The cause of a Bartholin's cyst is a backup of fluid. The exact reason is unknown. It may be linked to several factors such as

Sexually transmitted bacterial infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea or chlamydia,

Other bacterial infections such as Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Young and sexually active woman

Has not yet become pregnant or just had one pregnancy

Specialist to Visit
Gynecologist and Obstetrician

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.webmd.com
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com