Bartholin's cyst
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What is Bartholin's cyst?
Bartholin's cyst refers to the fluid-filled bump that can form and block the ducts of the Bartholin's glands. The Bartholin's glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening and are responsible for secreting lubricating fluid into the vagina.
Common symptoms reported by people with Bartholin's cyst
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with Bartholin's cyst
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
Treatment name(s)
Bartholin's Gland Cyst Marsupialization
Type
Procedures
How many have tried
1
Tried for
Bartholin's cyst
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Rest breaks
Type
Lifestyle Modification
How many have tried
1
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
Data from patients with Bartholin's cyst, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with Bartholin's cyst
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Treatment name(s)
Bartholin's Gland Cyst Marsupialization
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
Bartholin's cyst
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (2 evaluations)
Side effects
ischemic colitis
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
pain
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Painting / Drawing
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
stress
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Rest breaks
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for fatigue (2 evaluations)
Side effects
irritability
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with Bartholin's cyst, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has Bartholin's cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
- 27 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 9 say Bartholin's cyst is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 1 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 24 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 9 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
These charts show data from Bartholin's cyst patients who have completed their condition history
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