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In most cases except for Bartholin’s cysts, the treatment of vaginal cysts is not necessary since most cysts remain small and do not cause any problems. You should seek treatment if there are symptoms of discomfort. There are both Non-Surgical and Surgical treatments available.
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Medications
Your gynaecologist may recommend antibiotics to treat an infected vaginal cyst. Antibiotics are the preferred choice if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Lifestyle modifications
Your doctor will encourage you to take Sitz baths twice or thrice a day to obtain relief from pain and discomfort. A Sitz bath involves sitting in a bathtub full of tepid/lukewarm water. This may make tiny vaginal cysts burst and drain out the contents.
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Bartholin gland cysts most often need a surgical intervention – surgical drainage. Surgical drainage may be achieved by employing any of the procedures like aspiration, marsupialisation and deroofing.
- Aspiration is the process of draining out the fluid or material accumulated within the cyst
- Surgical drainage & marsupialisation is preferred for cysts that keep recurring. This procedure is done under local anaesthesia. This involves making a small incision into the cyst and draining its contents and stitching both sides of the drainage incision which helps prevent cyst formation. A rubber tube is placed after the process to promote adequate drainage
Deroofing is a process where the uppermost wall of the vaginal cyst is removed, the contents are drained out and the wound is packed to enable healing
What are Vaginal Cysts?
Vaginal cyst(s) is a sac containing fluid, air, or other substances. In most cases, they are painless and harmless (benign). They usually vary in size; some are too small while others could be the size of a golf ball.
The formation of vaginal cysts has various causes which include:
- Injuries during childbirth
- Accumulation of fluid in the vagina
Occurrence of harmless tumours (benign) in the vagina
In most cases, symptoms are absent or minimal (asymptomatic). When present, they may include:
- Pressure and discomfort in the vagina
- Swelling in the vaginal area
- Bleeding in the vaginal area
- Painful sex (dyspareunia)
- Tender (painful to touch)
If you have any of these symptoms, it’s advisable to contact your gynaecologist without further delay.
Diagnosis is usually made by a combination of physical examination with the help of some imaging techniques and even a histopathological examination:
- Physical Examination
Vaginal cysts are incidentally (accidentally) discovered at the time of a pelvic exam, pap smear (a procedure in which a spatula/spoon is used to gently scrape off the cervical cells and examined under a microscope to look for the presence of cervical cancer), and a bimanual routine gynaecology exam. Alternatively, it is done when the patient complains of swelling in the vaginal region.
- Imaging Techniques
A variety of imaging techniques is used to establish the type and severity of vaginal cysts. They may include ultrasound of the pelvis, voiding cystourethrogram (a procedure where a dye is injected into the patient to visualise the urinary system and establish if there is damage to the bladder or other parts of the urinary system), MRI (to pick up any Bartholin cysts which aren’t visible to the naked eye during physical examination).
- Histopathological examination
Sometimes, depending on the gynaecologist’s evaluation a biopsy is required, where a small portion of the cyst may be cut and sent for a microscopic examination to rule out any cancerous origin and also to determine the particular type.
There are a wide variety of vaginal cysts and the type of them determines the treatment course. Surgical intervention is only required when the cysts are big, painful and impedes sexual intercourse. Bartholin’s cysts are the most likely candidates for surgical intervention. Some of the common cysts are given below :
- Inclusion Cysts
○ They are the commonest types of vaginal cysts
○ They are small in size and can occur at the back of your vaginal wall
○ They are formed as a result of injuries during childbirth or surgery
- Bartholin's Glands Cysts
○ These are located on either side of the vaginal opening and are responsible for producing the substance that lubricates the vaginal lips (labia)
○ Obstruction at the opening of these glands leads to the accumulation of liquid in the vagina
○ Usually, these cysts are painless
○ If an infection occurs in the cyst, pus may collect in the vaginal tissues resulting in an abscess
- Gartner's Duct Cysts
○ Sometimes, during the birth of a baby, certain anomalies (defects) remain and result in the formation of vaginal cysts at a later stage in life
- Müllerian Cysts
○ They occur if some material, mostly mucous, remains behind as a baby develops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These surgical removals are usually performed by obstetricians and gynaecologists.
- Surgery is advisable if the cyst is large and makes you feel uncomfortable or keeps recurring. It is recommended for women above 40 years of age to remove Vaginal Cysts due to the increased risk of cancer. A cyst doesn’t usually recur after surgery.
Certain rare complications may include:
- Infection may manifest as pain and stinging sensation while passing urine
- Scar tissue at the surgical site (area)
● Blood clots
As with most surgeries, there are minimal risks involved even though their occurrences have reduced considerably owing to technological advancements. Some of them are:
- Excessive bleeding
- Bladder or Ureter injury
Both of these risks are mitigated at the time of surgery by blood transfusions and corrective surgery.
You must not delay contacting your gynaecologist should you develop:
- Fever exceeding 100.4°F (38°C)
- Heavy bleeding (that soaks a pad in one hour or less)
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
- Shortness of breath
● Excruciating pain in the surgical region that doesn’t subside on taking medication