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Q: Pain after Bartholin gland removal

asked by: rachel3 on November 6th, 2009

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My left Bartholin gland has given me trouble off and on for the last 30 years. I tested positive to e coli. My family doctor would lance it and it would go away for years. This last time it did not go away and my dr. felt I should see a gynocologist. It was decided to remove the gland. I am surprised at the level of pain I am in. I can't stand, walk, or sit w/out pain. I cannot work which is very frustrating. Is this normal?

I have also developed a lump in the other gland. I am on antibiotics, then the dr. will check me in a week. She said if there is no improvement I will need the other gland removed. This is very upsetting, considering the addtional pain and work loss that will result. This gland has never been a problem! Could we try lancing it instead?

I would really appreciate advice on this!

Thanks!

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CarolineEF

replied on November 6th, 2009

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Has your physician suggested sitting in a very warm bath water to see if this will give you relief?...Years ago I had this problem and this is what I would do...I found this comforting as it seemed to drain and the swelling would decrease...I was always careful to have a clean wash rag to pat this area dry after I got out of the tub...Another thing I would do was to take a wash rag and cut it in small pieces to use as a separation in the inner vaginal area so that the friction was not there...Just throw it away each time I had to pee and use another...

Honey, these are just a few tips from my problems of years ago....Maybe one may help...Believe me, I feel for you....

Caroline

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