I'm 26 and just had a marsupilation of bartholin cyst si...

Postivie Experience with Marsupilization

My experience with my cyst hasn't been as bad as others since it never got infected (aka abcess). BUT I did have an experience many don't have and I wanted to share because I couldn't find anyone with my issue. Sometimes my cyst would rupture internally. This means that whatever was inside the cyst would flood into my labia which was very painful and soooo weird and made my labias look really strange since one was substantially bigger than the other. This happened twice (I've had the cyst about 7 times) and after two weeks it would just go back to normal on its own but never drain out of me.

After doing the word catheter and it recurring two months later I decided I needed to do the marsup and WOW I wish I had done this long ago. My doctor admitted this procedure is her specialty and I recommend that if you go this route you need to choose a doctor who really understands this. It's worth it to pay extra to make sure you take care of this correctly. She did it under local so I wasn't put under. It was trippy to be awake through the procedure but once the local set in and she got to work, it was a breeze (just a little uncomfortable at times). She was really thorough in completely cleaning and drying out the area. She did ten stitches and had me come back 5 days later for removal. I was afraid this would be too soon but I had traveled to her to get this done and had no choice. The first day was fine. That evening the dicomfort set in a little but after the tylenol she gave me I was completely fine. The next day I felt fine. I knew the stiches were there and would sometimes feel a dull pain but nothing to worry about. By the third day I was almost unaware the procedure ever happened. A month later I can honestly say this is the best thing I've chosen to do for my health and well being. I just wanted to add a positive post since they're few and far between. Women should know this can be done without pain and full recouperation is possible. Good luck.

Hi

Ive just had the marsupulisation surgery done. I found a cyst 6 weeks ago and was in excruciating pain but was told I can't have it removed as it wasn't infected. After a course of antibiotics it went away. Again last week the area inflamed and after a week of going to the doctors I had the op done. I stayed overnight and was in a lot of discomfort. I've been home nearly 24hours now and the pain is gettin worse.

I went to the toilet this morning and something fell onto the floor following a lot of blood. It was a hard and 2-3 cm. Black and purple in colour. I am not sure if this is the packing they put inside me after surgery bt considering two nurses had a look with tweezers at the hospital I'm sure they would have found something that big. I rang the hospital and they said not to worry.

Has this happened to anyone else? Is it normal??

I just had a Bartholin marsupialization 1 week ago. I have to say that it has been a bit of a mess. The recovery time has been nothing like I expected. My doctor made it seem like it would be 3 to 5 days before the surgical site would close and I could return to work. The swelling was considerable as well as the bruising and pain. upon inspection this morning, the sutures appear to have ripped or failed. there is a considerable amount of jelly-like clotting and odor. I have found nothing online about similar cases where the sutures have failed. My doctor said that my main concern should be signs of infection like pussing or strong odor with discoloring. I cant help but feel regret over going ahead with the surgery. I would caution anyone considering having the bartholin gland removed to plan for the unexpected and to not take having the surgery lightly. Consider having it drained if its merely bothersome and not highly painful or impacted.

Im 23 years old and last weekend I found out I had a cyst on my left gland found out it was a bartholin cyst I was in pain after finding it I went to the doctors 2 days after I found it got prescribed some meds to get rid of it but no pain meds. Before I went I read this blog and was scared of all the things that could happen.  My situation with the cyst was the day after I got it looked at it leaked I was in so much pain I couldn't sit I went to the emergency room where they cut it open and placed a tub and a ballon in after the removal the tub fell out over that weekend which is ok so dont freak like I did. I got put on pain killers only took them for 2 days since I was determined to go to work. Ive been healing pretty good they put stuff in so it might not happen again. Its only been a week and the pills make me feel itchy but it is just a side affect.  I hope this helps some new people with cyst. It was painful all of it but worth it. It felt weird after the cyst was removed but if you have this and are in pain get it removed.  I did bleed a few days after the cyst was removed and it kick started my period.  Take a few baths and use non sented personal wipes to help clean it. There is a pink package at Walmart that does wonders and is only $1.

I had a bartholin cyst marsup. about 8 weeks ago, and am having brief sharp pains that come and go every so often. I can't find any information about this, and was wondering if this has happened to anyone else? I am afraid I am going to have this forever.

1-1-2015 i have had my bartholin cyst removed on my left side. It always kept coming back. Ive always had that lump even if it was a small one or the size of a golf all. I decided to go to a reconstructive surgeoun 2 weeks ago.it hasnt been easy. I was put under and woke up with stitches and brused and so swollen vagina the size of a big grapefruit. All my labia swollen and bruised which i thought would never go away. I lived on painkillers.arnica tea for bruising and antibiotics. Antibiotics gave me yeast inf so i was bleeding plus white discharge. Slept w feet elevated and pads for the bleeding.

 After a week the bruising went down and dr said to do sitz baths. I would do 2 a day for about 1hr each. That helped a lot! All the blood collected together into like blood clots and would fall off. The bruise went away and swelling. 

  Its day9 today all the bruising is gone. The blood clots gone. But idk if because i swole up so much my labias are stretched out. Will this all settle down back to the same regular looking vagina? My lips are cut and kinda hanging now. Idk if im speaking too soon. But im doing my sitz bath and feel good. Dont really need pain killers. I can pee normal. Walk normal. I go back to the doctor on day 15. So lets see what dr says! Crossing fingers all the skin falls back into place from the swelling. Good luck girls!

I really wish I could give you some insight on this, I only had a drain tube for a month, so I am not sure about this method, I too would be curious as Im concerned this is the next step if it returns. I wish you well and hope you find some much needed comfort soon

I have been suffering from bartholin gland abcesses and cysts for nearly 5 years. As of 2014 it has been occurring more frequently I have to have it drained or it ruptures on its own, every 1-2 months. I will be scheduling a marsupization soon. Can you tell me how you are doing now. How long did it take to completely heal? Is the area still hard? Did the appearance go back to normal if so how long did it take? Did you have any reoccurrences?