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Had Bartholin Gland Cyst Treated With Word Catheter. Its Been Tender, Swollen. Remove Gland To Prevent Cancer?

I just stumbled onto this site. I am 46, had a Bartholin Gland cyst 8 years ago, treated with a word catheter, didn t have anymore problems. This past year, it s been tender and swollen, not near as bad as 8 years ago. A few months ago had my gyno check it. She said we d keep an eye on it. Well, I did research and read that women over 40 should have the gland removed due to cancer risk. I went back to my gyno, and she agreed that it would be the cautious thing to do to go ahead and remove it. I m getting it removed next month. What is your opinion. Thank you, Mary.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hi,
From history it seems that you got infected Bartholin cyst.
You might have removed this cyst 8 years back as it is not dissolved with any medicine and required surgery.
Now it is better to get it removed with sac.
If require your Gynaec will go for biopsy as well.
Ok and take care.
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Had Bartholin Gland Cyst Treated With Word Catheter. Its Been Tender, Swollen. Remove Gland To Prevent Cancer?

Hi, From history it seems that you got infected Bartholin cyst. You might have removed this cyst 8 years back as it is not dissolved with any medicine and required surgery. Now it is better to get it removed with sac. If require your Gynaec will go for biopsy as well. Ok and take care.