Bartholin gland cyst - symptoms and treatment

Observing the hygiene of the external genitalia is important for the health of every woman. Proper and thorough daily care can prevent a variety of infectious and inflammatory diseases of an intimate nature. Such diseases include the cyst of the Bartholin gland. This article will introduce the causes of the development of the disease and ways of treating cysts.

Causes of the disease

Bartholin glands are glands located in the female genitalia at the entrance to the vagina. These two organs the size of a small pea are located in the subcutaneous fat layer. To see or feel them is impossible.

Bartholin organs produce a fluid that moistens the genital area. The liquid flows out through two tubes located at the entrance to the female vagina. They are called Bartholin ducts. Sometimes the ducts are clogged, the fluid accumulates and clogs the glands. In this case, there is a disease - a cyst of the bartholin gland (Bartholinite).

The causes of bartholinitis can be:

- Trichomoniasis;

- gonococcal infection;

- Thrush;

- Chlamydia and ureaplasmosis;

- non-observance of intimate hygiene.

The disease is a small slowly growing tumor. Most often cysts are small and painless, which disappear by themselves, without ongoing treatment. When an infection of the glands or duct, an abscess of the disease occurs, which must be treated.

Bartholin gland cyst - symptoms

The disease of uncomplicated species looks like a rounded formation in the zone of the large labia. Education is almost painless, it varies in size from the size of a small pea to the size of an apple. Small formations do not cause inconvenience. With the growth of the gland to large sizes, complaints of pain arise during walking and during sex.

If the cyst of the Bartholin gland has passed into an abscess state, there is an increased body temperature, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, weakness. The diameter of the formation can reach up to 12 cm. First, there is an easy itching and slight burning sensation in the genital area, and subsequently - a sharp and throbbing pain while walking. In view of the fact that the condition of the abscess is caused by the presence of a purulent infection, purulent discharge from the vagina is possible. A purulent abscess can open up spontaneously with the release of pus.

Diagnostics

Identify bartholinite is not particularly difficult. The diagnosis of the disease is based on a gynecological examination, a clinical picture, examination of the smear on the level of purity of the vagina, examination of the contents of the inflamed gland.

Bartholin gland cyst - treatment

Treatment of the disease directly depends on its stage. The bartholin gland cyst, like other infectious diseases, is acute and chronic. Treatment of the acute stage of the disease is based on:

- on topical application of anti-inflammatory therapy with ointments (Vishnevsky, Levomecol, Ichthyol) and solutions of mirastitin, chlorhexidine and others;

- on the appointment of antibiotics of a number of cephalosporins (Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone and others), penicillins (Amoxiclav);

- on the use of imidazoles (Tinidazolum, Trichopolum).

The course of antibiotic therapy - no more than 10 days.

In the treatment of cysts of severe leaks and abscesses, surgical intervention is required. The main task here is to restore the gland with the further formation of the canal. For this purpose, an operation is performed using intravenous anesthesia.

During the operation, a purulent focus is opened, its contents are cleaned. The cavity is treated with antiseptics (hydrogen peroxide 3%). For further outflow of purulent discharge into the cavity a drainage tube is inserted. After a while after complete cleansing, they take it out.

In addition to surgery, antibiotics and vitamins are used. Treatment of the wound is performed with a local application of ointments (Vishnevsky, Levomekol).

In some cases it is necessary to remove the Bartholin gland or to create an artificial canal.

Important

It is very important to observe the following rules when treating bartholinitis :

- Do not do haircuts, hair removal in the affected area;

- Do not wear tight underwear during illness and treatment (bikini, thong);

- Daily washing of the genitals with soap.