What Is Bartholin Cyst
A Bartholin cyst is an extremely uncommon kind of cyst which forms in the vagina. Since it is a relatively new discovery, there is extremely limited knowledge about the causes as well as cures for this cyst. Surgery is an option to get rid of it, but all of the documented cases have not really spoken positively of the surgical procedure. There are, however, very few things you could do to get rid of this cyst at home. And even if you do manage to get rid of it, there is no guarantee that it will not recur. It is absolutely essential that you be aware of this before you try and take any measures at all. To start with, you should be certain that your cyst is not infected with some sort of bacteria or virus. To determine this, you will need to be medically examined by a gynecologist in the first place. If you are suffering from the typical pain and discomfort of a Bartholin cyst for more than a month, it is absolutely essential that you go for a medical examination before you start with any procedures at home. This way, at least you know where you stand in terms of the nature of the disease.
One of the commonest procedures recommended for a Bartholin cyst is to use a sitz bath. This is a shallow tub which easily fits into most common sized toilets. It has a piped apparatus which can keep the hot water continuously running into it and flowing into the toilet. You simple have to place the tub on a toilet, with the drainage side properly aligned and insert the comfortably hot running water of the pipe through to the tub. Your vagina will effectively get a hot soak for however long you can run the hot water and you will find that the comfort this procedure provides is extremely soothing. It is also quite easy and convenient to simply add a few drops of anti septic fluid into the hot water. This way, you will also manage to get rid of any surface infections or bacteria that have taken root in the general area. Apart from this, you should follow healthy hygiene practices which will allow you to prevent such problems in the future. If you are going to opt for external relief programs, you should talk to your health care provider about the procedure of marsupialization.
