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Bartholin's cyst

Bartholin's cyst: Introduction

The Bartholin's glands provide lubrication for the vagina. Any blockages in the ducts will prevent the fluid from exiting and hence result in a build-up called Bartholin's cyst. The condition is generally quite uncommon and occurs mostly in women aged in their twenties. ...more »

Symptoms of Bartholin's cyst

• Swelling beside vaginal entrance - caused by the cyst
• Local vaginal discomfort
• Intercourse discomfort
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Bartholin's cyst

• No treatment - if small and causing no problems
• Local warm moise towels
• Warm sitz bath
• Surgical cyst drainage
• Local gauze to aid drainage - after surgical drainage.
• more treatments...»

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Bartholin's cyst: Deaths

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Bartholin's cyst: Complications

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Causes of Bartholin's cyst

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Disease Topics Related To Bartholin's cyst

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Bartholin's cyst: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Bartholin's cyst

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Hospitals & Clinics: Bartholin's cyst

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Bartholin's cyst: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
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  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Bartholin's cyst

Medical research articles related to Bartholin's cyst include:

• Bartholin's Cyst and Abscess
• Bartholin Gland Diseases (Overview)
• Bartholin Gland Diseases (Follow-up)
• November 2007 Update
• Vulval Lumps And Ulcers
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Statistics for Bartholin's cyst

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Bartholin's cyst: Broader Related Topics

• Vagina conditions
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