Re: Bartholin's Survey

Posted on August 26, 2005 at 04:48:15 AM by Jamie A

What is your age?
1. under 16
2. 16-21
3. 22-27 X
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 X
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 X
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 X
3. don’t remember/unsure

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

What kind of undergarments do you wear?
1. briefs X
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 X

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

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

Do you feel you “overlubricate” (experience excessive vaginal wetness)?
1. yes X
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 X
4. No – my diet is erratic

How many Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs) have you had?
1. 1
2. 2 X
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 X
4. both sides pretty equally

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