Bartholin's Survey

Posted on July 12, 2005 at 06:54:00 AM by Jen P.

I'd like for you ladies to answer the following survey, please. It may not be the best, I'm sure I'm missing some important things, but hopefully it can help us to pinpoint some triggers to these awful BGCs and BGAs.

Until we can get an easier online format, just cut and paste the answers an bold your responses. (If anyone knew of a FREE service where I could make the following into an online quiz/survey, I would greatly appreciate it!)




What is your age?
1. under 16
2. 16-21
3. 22-27
4. 28-33
5. 34-39
6. 40-45
7. 46-51
8. 52+

How long have you been affected by Bartholin’s cysts and/or abscesses?
1. less than 6 months
2. 6 months - 1 year
3. 1 -3 years
4. 4 -7 years
5. more than 8 years

How old were you when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
1. under 16
2. 16-21
3. 22-27
4. 28-33
5. 34-39
6. 40-45
7. 46-51
8. 52+

Were you sexually active when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
1. yes
2. no
3. don’t remember/unsure

Do your cysts/abscesses seem to reoccur with sexual activity?
1. yes
2. no
3. unsure

What kind of undergarments do you wear?
1. briefs
2. g-string/thongs
3. both briefs & g-strings
4. none

Have you had reoccurring cysts (not acne) on other parts of your body?
1. yes
2. no

Have you had reoccurring acne?
1. yes – mild acne
2. yes – moderate to severe acne
3. no

Do you perspire/sweat excessively?
1. yes
2. no

Do you feel you “overlubricate” (experience excessive vaginal wetness)?
1. yes
2. no
Do you have a regular, balanced diet?
1. Yes – I eat very healthy
2. Mostly – I eat occasional junk food
3. Somewhat – about 50/50 healthy/junk food
4. No – my diet is erratic

How many Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs) have you had?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. more than 4

Have your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs) occurred on the same side?
1. yes – left side
2. yes – right side
3. no
4. both sides pretty equally

What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
3. none
4. lancing
5. Word Catheter
6. marsupialization surgery
7. gland removal/excision

How many Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) have you had?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. more than 4

Have your Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) occurred on the same side?
1. yes – left side
2. yes – right side
3. no
4. both sides pretty equally

What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
1. none
2. lancing
3. Word Catheter
4. marsupialization
5. gland removal/excision

Overall, what treatment have for your BGCs or BGAs do you feel has been most successful?
1. none
2. lancing
3. Word Catheter
4. marsupialization
5. gland removal/excision