{"product_id":"2940153812915","title":"A Simple Guide To Bartholin Cyst, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eBartholin cyst is an acute medical disorder that causes cystic inflammation of the Bartholin gland at the vulva region in females.\u003cbr\u003eBartholin Gland is located behind the bulb of the vestibule which is the erectile tissue of the female.\u003cbr\u003eThese glands are found on each side at 4 and 8 o’clock positions of the vaginal opening.\u003cbr\u003eWhen stimulated the bartholin gland which is covered by the erectile tissue (the bulb of the vestibule) will produce a mucoid discharge through a 2 cm duct opening in the vaginal orifice lateral to the hymen.\u003cbr\u003eThis mucoid discharge acts as a lubricant during the sexual act.\u003cbr\u003eBartholin cyst occurs when the duct is blocked and forms a painless cyst occurring in the lower half of the vulvar wall.\u003cbr\u003eNormally only 1 bartholin gland is affected, rarely two at the same time.\u003cbr\u003eIf infection is present an acute abscess results.\u003cbr\u003eBartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands.\u003cbr\u003eBartholin cyst and abscess can be normally produced by the following:\u003cbr\u003e1. When the duct of the Bartholin gland is blocked by dirt or dead cell or injury.\u003cbr\u003eThe fluid which is produced by the gland then cause the gland to swell and forms a painless cyst occurring in the lower half of the vulvar wall.\u003cbr\u003e2. A Bartholin abscess happens when a cyst becomes infected by a number of bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eThese bacterial organisms may be:\u003cbr\u003ea. Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia\u003cbr\u003eb. Escherichia coli and other bacteria normally found in the intestinal tract\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is the painful swelling of the labia on one side, near the entrance to the vagina\u003cbr\u003eA painful swollen and red lump suggests that an abscess has formed\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of Bartholin cyst or abscess involves the following:\u003cbr\u003e1. Small Bartholin’s cyst:\u003cbr\u003eSitz baths\u003cbr\u003eSoaking in warm water four times a day\u003cbr\u003e2. Recurrent cysts or painful abscess\u003cbr\u003ea. Antibiotics\u003cbr\u003eb. Sitz baths\u003cbr\u003e3. Bartholin’s abscesses and cysts that is large and painful\u003cbr\u003ea. Incision and drainage of the abscess\u003cbr\u003eb. Another surgery called marsupialization creates a small, permanent opening to help the gland drain\u003cbr\u003ec. Excision\u003cbr\u003eThis procedure requires excision of the Bartholin gland and surrounding tissue.\u003cbr\u003eThis produce scarring and is seldom done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Bartholin Cyst\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Vulvitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Vagina Fistula\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074665955568,"sku":"2940153812915","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153812915_p0.jpg?v=1764057183","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153812915","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}