bartolini gland cyst

[emsy41]

This is really silly of me but i am frightened of going to docs i think i have a b.g. cyst and i have read that the treatment could involve stitches and cathetor. I have just, 5 weeks ago, gone through long labour and c section. I cant bear thought of anymore pain, curing immobility. If anyone has been through treatment is there anything you could say to make me feel better¿??

I had cyst after last vaginally delivered child in spain and they just gave me antibiotics.

Thanks a lot for any help given.
:(

[AlpinePony]

Don't have surgery - you really don't need it - unless in 5 years time you find yourself with no other option to take and you're just "done" with it.

I've had about 6 of these over the last 15 years and tbh, only the very first was frighteningly painful. One time I even burst one myself with a steak-knife whilst on holiday - used G&T for anaesthetic!

To encourage it to a head and to clean the wound thoroughly afterwards I'd recommend LOTS of sitting in the bath in salt water. I'd buy kilos of salt for 15p a pop and chuck a whole kilo in the bath.

The removal of these glands seems to lead to no end of trouble if you read on the net, which you obviously have.

[emsy41]

Thanks for advice. I cant figure how i got this one coz for 5 weeks ive been having salt baths everyday. (for my csection wound). I just dont get it. I will have a really hot salty bath today. fingers crossed.