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Can A Recurring Bartholin Cyst Ever Go Away Completely, Despite Sitz Baths And Antibiotics?

Good night I have a reoccurring bartholin cyst is there any possibility that it will ever go away I’ve done sitz bath gotten antibiotics it isn’t big but it has made me so depressed one doctor told me it was cause from an injury whilst giving but it keeps coming back no matter what I do
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
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Hi,

Cysts are sacs that may recollect fluid or become infected. Recurrent Bartholin cysts can occur despite normal treatment, in this case, the doctor can drain the cyst and then stitch the walls - this procedure is called marsupialization and it is associated with a low percent of cyst recurrence (5 to 15 %).

Your gynecologist may be able to do it as an outpatient. If recurrence still occurs then the cyst or sac itself can still be removed. There are options to help you get rid of it completely.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician
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Can A Recurring Bartholin Cyst Ever Go Away Completely, Despite Sitz Baths And Antibiotics?

Hi, Cysts are sacs that may recollect fluid or become infected. Recurrent Bartholin cysts can occur despite normal treatment, in this case, the doctor can drain the cyst and then stitch the walls - this procedure is called marsupialization and it is associated with a low percent of cyst recurrence (5 to 15 %). Your gynecologist may be able to do it as an outpatient. If recurrence still occurs then the cyst or sac itself can still be removed. There are options to help you get rid of it completely. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician