Do Bartholin’s cysts heal on their own?

  Bartholin’s gland cysts, also known as vestibular gland cysts, do not usually heal on their own.  Bartholin’s cysts are common and frequent in women of childbearing age, mainly due to local inflammation of the vulva or vagina, resulting in obstruction of the ducts of the Bartholin’s gland, which prevents the flow of fluid within it. If a Bartholin’s gland cyst is not accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, medication is not recommended. For small Bartholin’s gland cysts, it is sufficient to pay attention to hygiene during sex and menstruation and to strengthen local care of the vulva to avoid local infections. If local co-infection occurs, with corresponding symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat and pain, anti-inflammatory drugs can be applied for treatment, and broad-spectrum antibiotics such as cephalosporins, combined with metronidazole, are commonly used in clinical practice.  Patients should take oral antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor to prevent infection, keep the vulva clean and hygienic, wear cotton, breathable underwear, change underwear and pads regularly, wash the vulva before going to bed, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, and go to the hospital gynecology department for regular review.