![]() You shouldn’t be suffering needlessly due to a vaginal cyst, as the treatment is often very simple. In extreme cases, they can lead to an abscess forming, which will need to be drained in order to heal. Vaginal cysts can become infected due to other bacteria or even STIs aggravating them. However, cysts can grow in size which eventually leads to pain, irritation, itching, and increased risk of infection, so it is important to keep an eye on symptoms. Vaginal cysts are usually relatively painless and don’t cause any other symptoms, however you may experience discomfort during sex or when inserting a tampon, though some women feel no pain or discomfort at all - you may not even know it’s there! They can develop at any age, but Bartholin’s Cysts are typically found in women in their 20s and 30s. There are a number of causes of vaginal cysts, such as the aforementioned injury to the vaginal wall, skin tears during childbirth (like an episiotomy), a surgical procedure, a buildup of fluid in a gland, and more. If your cysts are particularly painful or uncomfortable, speak to your GP so they can prescribe the appropriate treatment, such as antibiotics if the cyst has become infected. ![]() Müllerian Cysts – You may never have heard of these, but they are actually one of the commonest causes of cysts in the vagina! They arise from a duct left behind when you were developing from a little tiny fetus, although you may not notice them until you are in your 20-30s when they can become more troublesome! Are vaginal cysts dangerous?Ĭysts aren’t usually dangerous, however it’s always best to get anything abnormal checked out to make sure it’s not a benign tumour or something else. In rare situations infections can also develop within these cysts leading to a Bartholin’s abscess. Gartner’s Duct Cysts - this duct is described as a “remnant organ” found in the pelvis after foetal development, and can occasionally fill with fluid and turn into a cystīartholin’s Cyst - found on the labia near the vaginal opening, the Bartholin’s gland can become overgrown by a flap of skin, causing fluid to back up and form a cyst. Vaginal Inclusion Cysts - caused by an injury to the vaginal wall, sometimes appearing after childbirth or surgery These troublesome little scoundrels can show up on or under the vaginal lining, and are categorised into several types, the most common being: They are not usually harmful or painful, though when they develop in awkward areas of the body they can be very uncomfortable, which brings us to…vaginal cysts. They’re basically lumps filled with either air, fluid, pus or other substances, and they vary in size - some are teeny tiny, and others (very rarely) grow to the size of an orange. Fun! So.what are vaginal cysts?Ĭysts can develop anywhere on the body. ![]() Let’s dig in and find out all there is to know. ![]() Let’s face it, nobody likes talking about vaginal cysts! But in our ongoing mission to help keep your vagina happy and healthy, this is another important topic to cover so you can recognise the signs and feel empowered to take charge of your own vaginal health. ![]()
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