What is Bartholin's cyst?

Bartholin's cyst refers to the fluid-filled bump that can form and block the ducts of the Bartholin's glands. The Bartholin's glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening and are responsible for secreting lubricating fluid into the vagina.

How do members experience Bartholin's cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Bartholin's cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Bartholin's cyst*

Who has Bartholin's cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 9
30s 8
40s 12
50s 6
60s 5
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 43