&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Understanding Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cyst is a condition many women may encounter, but few talk about openly. It&amp;rsquo;s a fluid-filled lump that forms near the vaginal opening when the duct of the Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s gland becomes blocked. In Singapore, women of reproductive age are most likely to develop these cysts, often seeking care when symptoms become uncomfortable or painful.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s glands are two small, pea-sized glands located on either side of the vaginal opening. Their role is to secrete fluid that lubricates the vagina. If the duct becomes blocked, fluid backs up into the gland, forming a cyst. Most cysts are painless and may go unnoticed, but they can occasionally become infected, forming an abscess that causes swelling, pain, and sometimes fever.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cysts are often caused by:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; include bacteria like E. coli or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/gonorrhoea&quot;&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/chlamydia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trauma or irritation:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Physical injury or repeated friction near the vulva area.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inflammation:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Due to poor hygiene, allergic reactions, or lifestyle factors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Women between the ages of 20 and 30 who are sexually active are more likely to develop Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cysts. After &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/menopause-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;menopause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, the incidence drops significantly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms of Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Many Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cysts present no symptoms. However, if they become infected, symptoms may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;A painful lump near the vaginal opening&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Discomfort when walking, sitting, or during sex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Redness and swelling&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Fever or feeling unwell&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Pus or discharge if the cyst bursts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Any sudden, painful swelling in the vulvar region should prompt medical evaluation to rule out an abscess or other infections. &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more about&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/vulva-and-vaginal-health-in-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vulva and Vaginal Health&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Is Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst an STD?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cyst itself is &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; a sexually transmitted disease. However, it can be caused by STIs, particularly &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/gonorrhoea&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/chlamydia&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. If recurrent or infected, doctors often recommend &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STD screening&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to identify the cause and prevent complications such as&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/pelvic-inflammatory-disease&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; pelvic inflammatory disease&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; or infertility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diagnosis and Evaluation in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;In Singapore, diagnosing a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cyst typically involves&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;A pelvic examination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Swab testing to check for bacterial infections or STIs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;In some cases, ultrasound or biopsy (especially for women over 40 to rule out rare vulvar cancers)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment Options for Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Treatment depends on the severity:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Observation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Small, painless cysts often go away independently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Home Care (Sitz Baths):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Sitting in a few inches of warm water 3&amp;ndash;4 times daily can encourage the cyst to drain naturally.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Medication:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Infections are treated with antibiotics and pain relievers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Drainage:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;For larger or painful cysts, a doctor may make a small incision to drain the fluid. This may be done under local anaesthesia.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Marsupialisation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; A surgical procedure to create a permanent opening for drainage. Recommended for recurrent cysts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst Recur?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. Some women may experience recurrent cysts, primarily if the underlying cause (like STI or friction) is not addressed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preventive measures include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Practising good hygiene&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Using protection during sexual activity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Avoiding tight-fitting clothing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to See a Doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You should seek medical attention if:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The lump becomes painful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;You develop a fever&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s noticeable swelling or redness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;The cyst recurs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;All in All&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cysts are common and usually harmless, but they can cause discomfort and anxiety, especially if infected. Early diagnosis and treatment can relieve symptoms and prevent complications. If you notice a lump or swelling near your vaginal opening, don&amp;rsquo;t wait&amp;mdash;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;speak to a healthcare provider&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Professional and discreet help is available for women in Singapore. With the proper care, you can manage or even prevent the recurrence of Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cysts and maintain your intimate health confidently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;15 FAQs on Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s Cyst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2166&quot; data-end=&quot;2241&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2166&quot; data-end=&quot;2241&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2166&quot; data-end=&quot;2241&quot;&gt;1. I felt a lump near my vaginal opening&amp;mdash;could this be a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cyst?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333; font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;Yes, a painless lump near the vaginal entrance, especially on one side, is a common sign. I&amp;rsquo;m monitoring the size and symptoms closely.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2387&quot; data-end=&quot;2430&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2387&quot; data-end=&quot;2430&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2387&quot; data-end=&quot;2430&quot;&gt;2. Should I be worried if it doesn&amp;rsquo;t hurt?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2436&quot; data-end=&quot;2555&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Not necessarily. Many cysts are small and go away on their own, but I&amp;rsquo;ll still have it evaluated to rule out infection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2560&quot; data-end=&quot;2628&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2560&quot; data-end=&quot;2628&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2560&quot; data-end=&quot;2628&quot;&gt;3. What does it feel like when a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cyst becomes infected?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2634&quot; data-end=&quot;2760&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;From experience, the area becomes red, swollen, and tender, and I&amp;rsquo;d likely run a fever. It&amp;rsquo;s a sign to seek treatment immediately.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2765&quot; data-end=&quot;2803&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2765&quot; data-end=&quot;2803&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2765&quot; data-end=&quot;2803&quot;&gt;4. Could I have gotten this from sex?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333; font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;Possibly. While not always STI-related, sexually transmitted bacteria like chlamydia or gonorrhoea can infect the gland.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2934&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2934&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2934&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;5. Can I still have sex if I have a cyst?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2934&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If it&amp;rsquo;s painful or swollen, I&amp;rsquo;d avoid sex until it resolves. Friction can worsen symptoms or delay healing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;2934&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3094&quot; data-end=&quot;3152&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3094&quot; data-end=&quot;3152&quot;&gt;6. Is it dangerous to leave a Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cyst untreated?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3094&quot; data-end=&quot;3152&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If uninfected and painless, it might resolve. But if it gets infected, it can form an abscess that&amp;rsquo;s very painful and needs drainage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3296&quot; data-end=&quot;3322&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3296&quot; data-end=&quot;3322&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3296&quot; data-end=&quot;3322&quot;&gt;7. Will antibiotics help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3296&quot; data-end=&quot;3322&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If there&amp;rsquo;s an infection, yes. But antibiotics won&amp;rsquo;t resolve a non-infected fluid-filled cyst.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote data-start=&quot;3471&quot; data-end=&quot;3584&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3473&quot; data-end=&quot;3584&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3589&quot; data-end=&quot;3625&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3589&quot; data-end=&quot;3625&quot;&gt;8. How do I know if I need surgery?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3589&quot; data-end=&quot;3625&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If the cyst keeps coming back or forms an abscess, procedures like drainage or marsupialisation may be needed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3589&quot; data-end=&quot;3625&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3747&quot; data-end=&quot;3779&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3747&quot; data-end=&quot;3779&quot;&gt;9. Will it affect my fertility?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3785&quot; data-end=&quot;3906&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A simple cyst won&amp;rsquo;t, but repeated infections or untreated STIs linked to abscesses could contribute to pelvic infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3912&quot; data-end=&quot;3968&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3912&quot; data-end=&quot;3968&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3912&quot; data-end=&quot;3968&quot;&gt;10. Is it embarrassing to get this checked in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;3974&quot; data-end=&quot;4091&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Absolutely not. I remind myself and my patients that doctors here are professional and experienced&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;4097&quot; data-end=&quot;4124&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4097&quot; data-end=&quot;4124&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4097&quot; data-end=&quot;4124&quot;&gt;11. Can it come back again?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;4130&quot; data-end=&quot;4236&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. Some women experience recurrent Bartholin&amp;rsquo;s cysts. That&amp;rsquo;s why follow-up and prevention are important.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;4242&quot; data-end=&quot;4290&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4242&quot; data-end=&quot;4290&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4242&quot; data-end=&quot;4290&quot;&gt;12. What if I&amp;rsquo;m pregnant&amp;mdash;can I still be treated?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;4296&quot; data-end=&quot;4399&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Definitely. Treatment is tailored to each stage of pregnancy. Safety for both mum and baby comes first.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;4405&quot; data-end=&quot;4451&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4405&quot; data-end=&quot;4451&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4405&quot; data-end=&quot;4451&quot;&gt;13. How can I prevent it from happening again?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;4457&quot; data-end=&quot;4548&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;I focus on hygiene, avoid tight clothing that causes friction, and get regular STI screens.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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