November 27th, 2017
Vaginal Cysts are closed pouch or sac-like structures that may contain fluid, air or gaseous substance. Generally, cysts are harmless and non-cancerous and does not cause any pain or discomfort.
Cysts can sometimes become infected with bacteria. These cysts can develop anywhere and on any part of the body including vagina. Some vaginal cysts are smaller in size and may not be visible by naked eye but in some cases vaginal cysts can grow to a much larger size.
Vaginal cysts are usually a result of an injury or damage to the vagina during birth of child or buildup of liquid in glands due to tumor growth.
There are numerous types of vaginal cysts. Some common types are:
Symptoms
Generally vaginal cysts do not have any symptoms and are usually discovered incidentally during routine physical examination by doctor. However, one may notice a small bump on vagina which may cause localized discomfort or grows to a larger size and cause soreness and pain during sex, exercise or while walking.
Usually, these are not painful unless infected due to pus accumulation.
Complications
Complications as a result of vaginal cysts are rare. However, sometimes these cysts grow in size with the passage of time and accumulate pus and infection that becomes painful. In order to treat this infection pus should be drained.
Treatment:
Vaginal cysts require treatment only if the size of the cysts increases and causes pain or discomfort or if it becomes infected.
Here is how your doctor addresses vaginal cysts:
The growth of cysts is not easy to prevent however we can minimize the chances of occurrence by maintaining optimal genital hygiene. In addition, practice safe sex to minimize the risk of developing sexually transmitted infections.
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