Bartholin's Survery

What is your age?
4. 28-33

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?
2. 16-21

Were you sexually active when your first cyst/abscess appeared?
3. don’t remember/unsure

Do your cysts/abscesses seem to reoccur with sexual activity?
2. no


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?
3. no

Do you perspire/sweat excessively?
2. no

Do you feel you “overlubricate” (experience excessive vaginal wetness)?
2. no

Do you have a regular, balanced diet?
3. Somewhat – about 50/50 healthy/junk food


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?
1. yes – left side


What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
4. lancing
5. Word Catheter


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

Have your Bartholin’s gland abscesses (BGAs) occurred on the same side?
1. yes – left side


What treatments have you had for your Bartholin’s gland cysts (BGCs)?
2. lancing
3. Word Catheter

Overall, what treatment have for your BGCs or BGAs do you feel has been most successful?
1. none