Posted on July 15, 2005 at 05:41:47 AM by Aimee
What is your age?
5. 34-39
How long have you been affected by Bartholin’s cysts and/or abscesses?
4. 4 -7 years
How old were you when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
4. 28-33
Were you sexually active when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
1. yes
Do your cysts/abscesses seem to reoccur with sexual activity?
1. yes
What kind of undergarments do you wear?
2. g-string/thongs
Have you had reoccurring cysts (not acne) on other parts of your body?
2. no
Have you had reoccurring acne?
1. yes – mild acne
Do you perspire/sweat excessively?
2. no
Do you feel you “overlubricate” (experience excessive vaginal wetness)?
1. yes
Do you have a regular, balanced diet?
4. No – my diet is erratic
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?
4. both sides pretty equally
What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
4. lancing
5. Word Catheter
6. marsupialization surgery
7. gland removal/excision
How many Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) have you had?
2. 2
Have your Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) occurred on the same side?
4. both sides pretty equally
What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
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?
5. gland removal/excision
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