Posted on July 13, 2005 at 09:44:35 AM by fiona
What is your age?
6. 40-45
How long have you been affected by Bartholin’s cysts and/or abscesses?
5. more than 8 years
How old were you when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
2. 16-21
Were you sexually active when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
2. no
Do your cysts/abscesses seem to reoccur with sexual activity?
1. yes
What kind of undergarments do you wear?
1. briefs
Have you had reoccurring cysts (not acne) on other parts of your body?
2. no
Have you had reoccurring acne?
3. no
Do you perspire/sweat excessively?
2. no
Do you feel you “overlubricate” (experience excessive vaginal wetness)?
1. yes (thickness rather than amount)
Do you have a regular, balanced diet?
1. Yes – I eat very healthy
How many Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs) have you had?
5. more than 4
Have your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs) occurred on the same side?
2. yes – right side
What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
6. marsupialization surgery
How many Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) have you had?
None
Have your Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) occurred on the same side?
None
What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
1. none
Overall, what treatment have for your BGCs or BGAs do you feel has been most successful?
4. marsupialization
[I had no active infection]
Other comments:
Don't laugh, but mine flare up in the Spring - my hormones gear up and everything seems to go into overdrive !!
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