Care for burst cysts

[anxiousamanda]

This is a question about vaginal cysts. For a few years I've had re-occuring labial cysts. Bartholin's glands, Skene's glands, general sweat glands--you name it, I've had a cyst there. The latest batch of two on one side of the labia minora have burst but are taking longer to heal and have bled a small (but worrying to someone with anxiety) amount for the past five days or so. I moved recently and the soonest gyno appointment for a new patient is two months from now.

Should I be worried this is more of an emergency or is this sometimes normal with re-occuring cysts? How should I better care for the wound left behind by the cysts? Does anyone know? It's an embarrassing question to ask the front desk person when signing up at a new practice... am I freaking out over a minor issue?

Thanks for any thoughts or advice.

[graceandboomer]

I think you should be fine for the next two months unless something goes out of hand.  If your period becomes abnormally light or is late, I would consider calling in again to the office to see if the gyno can see you any sooner.  If you feel fine I think you will be ok if you hold of until your appt. I hope this helped.

[anxiousamanda]

Last period was just finishing as the cysts burst. Normal menstrual flow stopped and the slight bleeding of the burst cysts began about the same time. Period was (annoying as usual) but normal and there's been no abnormal discharge other than natural lubrication.

Threat of pregnancy should be low due to contraception precautions taken (and generally infrequent sex with those precautions). Threat of STI's should also be low due to a monogamous relationship with only one sexual partner ever. I've not yet had an abnormal pap smear *crosses fingers*

[graceandboomer]

has your period been late or have you had any weird colored discharge?