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 <-----
3. sometimes
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
6. Garlic Pills
7. waiting to find out <-----
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