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What Causes Severe Itching In Vagina Along With Cyst On Bartholin Gland?

thought I had a yeast infection, so the day before christmas I used monostate 1 day treatment with ovule, wipes and cream. Almost immediatly the itching got worse and burned to the point where I was unable to stand. Thought it was because the yeast infection was bad so I tried to wait 5min but after that took a shower and sat in the hot water for awhile. I rinsed off the outside and waited. Then I was able to bear the itchiness and pain. Allergic reaction? I used vagisil wipes after that(still burned) because I was afraid i completely wiped out all the medications and wanted it cleared for Christmas. Next day I felt much better but itchiness is slightly there around the opening to my vagina and now I have a bump near the Bartholen gland. I may have itched too much(tried to resist) and made the skin raw in that area. I was also previously tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia(both negative) when I had a recent bout of yeast infection(a month ago just before period). I know I should see my gyno(which I am in 7 days for my yearly) but wanted an answer. Should I try over the counter medication again, do you think it was an allergic reaction or should I wait till I see her(may see her sooner if it doesn t clear up). Sorry for the long question but wanted to be thorough and as a scientist I know details are important.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Bartholin cyst cannot always be infective. In case of infection also it can be from anal side from faecal bacteria. If you have pain and redness in cyst swab should be done to rule out bacterial infection including chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
Now you can do hot fomentation on the bump. This will help to clear it. Applying monistat (Miconazole) for yeast also is good. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the genital area. You can use intimate wash daily. If there is no improvement then consultation with Gynecologist and swab test should be done.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Itching In Vagina Along With Cyst On Bartholin Gland?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Bartholin cyst cannot always be infective. In case of infection also it can be from anal side from faecal bacteria. If you have pain and redness in cyst swab should be done to rule out bacterial infection including chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Now you can do hot fomentation on the bump. This will help to clear it. Applying monistat (Miconazole) for yeast also is good. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the genital area. You can use intimate wash daily. If there is no improvement then consultation with Gynecologist and swab test should be done. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.