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Suggest Treatment For Bartholin Abscess

hi i recently had a bartholin abscess and burst itself last Wednesday,it took plus minus 2-3 days to drain,however the pain is gone,but theres severe itching at the moment,can someone please tell me why this is happening,and how long will it take to go away completely thanks
posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop.

Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation or physical blockage to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).

If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin's abscess. If the infection is severe or repeated a surgical procedure known as marsupialization may be required to stop further recurrences.

It is a benign swelling of the gland, however a biopsy of the removed cyst will help in confirmation.
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Suggest Treatment For Bartholin Abscess

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Bartholin s cyst is formed when a Bartholin s gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin s cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation or physical blockage to the Bartholin s ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva). If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin s abscess. If the infection is severe or repeated a surgical procedure known as marsupialization may be required to stop further recurrences. It is a benign swelling of the gland, however a biopsy of the removed cyst will help in confirmation. Thank you.