Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

While many ovarian cysts don’t cause symptoms, people with larger cysts may experience symptoms like abdominal pain or pain in the lower back. Share on Pinterest RealPeopleGroup/Getty Image Ovarian ...

The Bartholin glands sit on either side of the vagina and make lubricating fluid. When these glands get blocked, fluid can back up in them and form a Bartholin cyst. Bartholin cysts are often small ...

From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and when ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

Bartholin's glands are located at the vaginal entrance. During sexual arousal, they secrete a lubricant which enters the vagina through a small duct from each gland. A cyst may form if the duct ...