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Alcoholin Cyst Research Paper

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A Bartholin cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on a Bartholin gland. Bartholin glands are small glands located within the folds of skin (labia) along the sides of the lower opening of the vagina. These glands produce a fluid to moisten the outside of the vagina during sexual intercourse.
A Bartholin cyst causes a bulge on the side of the vagina. A cyst that is not large or infected may not cause symptoms or problems. However, if the fluid within the cyst becomes infected, the cyst can turn into an abscess. An abscess may cause discomfort or pain.

CAUSES
A Bartholin cyst may develop when the duct of the gland becomes blocked. In many cases, the cause of this is not known. Various kinds of bacteria can cause the cyst to become infected and lead to an abscess.

RISK FACTORS
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An incision is made in the cyst or abscess so that the fluid drains out. A catheter may be placed inside the cyst so it does not close and fill back up with fluid. The catheter will be removed after following up with a specialist (gynecologist).
○ Marsupialization. The cyst or abscess is opened and kept open by stitching the edges of the skin to the walls of the cyst or abscess. This allows it to continue to drain and not fill up with fluid again.
If you have cysts or abscesses that keep returning and have required incision and drainage multiple times, your health care provider may talk to you about surgery to remove the Bartholin gland.

HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• Take medicines only as directed by your health care provider.
• If you were prescribed an antibiotic medicine, finish it all even if you start to feel better.
• Apply warm wet compresses to the area or take warm, shallow baths that cover your pelvic region (sitz baths) several times a day or as directed by your health care provider.
• Do not squeeze or apply heavy pressure to the cyst.
• Do not have sexual intercourse until the cyst has gone

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