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What Could Painful, Small Cyst On The Base Of Clitoris Be?

Hello. I have a small, pea sized cyst (I m guessing) on the right side right of my clitoris at the base. I had it for 2 weeks and thought it was probably an obstructed gland. It resovled once my period started, but a week later (this morning) it showed up again. It is painful when I wipe after urination. Any thoughts?
Fri, 10 May 2019
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OB and GYN Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

It sounds as though you might have what is known as a Bartholin's abscess or cyst. There are glands in the vaginal lips called Bartholin's glands.

These can become painful and swollen, and an abscess can form. This often causes blockage in the main duct from the gland, and a cyst develops. This is usually felt as a painless, but sometimes can be painful and hard swelling.

The recurrence that you describe suggests that there is some infection there, and have become enlarged in response to infection in the area.

It would be a good idea to arrange to see your GP so that you can be examined. It is only after an examination that it will become clear what the swellings are that you have noticed.

Swabs could be taken to look for infection. If thrush is thought to be likely, treatment with antifungal pessaries and cream will be prescribed.

In the case of a Bartholin's abscess, antibiotics may be helpful, or surgical treatment might be required.

The sooner you see your GP the sooner you are likely to be reassured.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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What Could Painful, Small Cyst On The Base Of Clitoris Be?

Hi, It sounds as though you might have what is known as a Bartholin s abscess or cyst. There are glands in the vaginal lips called Bartholin s glands. These can become painful and swollen, and an abscess can form. This often causes blockage in the main duct from the gland, and a cyst develops. This is usually felt as a painless, but sometimes can be painful and hard swelling. The recurrence that you describe suggests that there is some infection there, and have become enlarged in response to infection in the area. It would be a good idea to arrange to see your GP so that you can be examined. It is only after an examination that it will become clear what the swellings are that you have noticed. Swabs could be taken to look for infection. If thrush is thought to be likely, treatment with antifungal pessaries and cream will be prescribed. In the case of a Bartholin s abscess, antibiotics may be helpful, or surgical treatment might be required. The sooner you see your GP the sooner you are likely to be reassured. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist