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I have been to doc and he say I might have a BC

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sharon63183
sharon63183

Hi.  I have a lump in my vigina and the doc says it's a barthilon cyst, but referred me to a specialist    Should I be worried about it

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay sharon63183

    Posted

    the Bartolins glands ( there are two ) one each side and if the pore gets blocked the so called lubricant it releases gets stuck inside .. 😞

    i only got the one cyst and it was walnut size .. and the left gland..

    but my Doctors recommended simple Salt ( table salt ) hot as possible baths and a gentle massage and i was lucky it unblocked the pore and the fluid came out and it never returned ..

    jay 

  • amandaleejones
    amandaleejones sharon63183

    Posted

    You should definitely get it taken care of, it will get bigger and bigger and get infected and burst. If you have coverage, go to your doctor sooner rather than later. Seriously, it can turn absolutely horrific if you don't take care of it.
    • sharon63183
      sharon63183 amandaleejones

      Posted

      I have been to the doctors and google it but really worried because mine doesn't look like the pics.   I young aswel a confused 
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