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Multiple Remedies
Posted by Sammy (Greenville Sc) on 01/02/2018
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I've found that hot soak with epsom salt, then a compress of baking soda salt witch hazel and coconut oil and the magic tumeric save me every time. I was frustrated and tried everything, and then finally.... it works for me anytime I need it. Have a happy new year
Probiotics
Posted by Ebony (Texas) on 11/03/2017
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I've taken probiotics daily and it has helped IMMENSELY. Also pain meds like ibuprofen have helped my cysts burst on its own 2 times that I've had them. Also warm baths with teatree oil in it. I've had a doctor drain 2 of my cysts and it hurts so much that now when I get them I try home remedies like the meds and probiotics
Lancing a Bartholin Cyst
Posted by C (USA) on 01/26/2024
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I lanced my own Skene's cyst. This was after starting iodine 2% for several days along with other things like applying Prid salve and then also doterra on guard roller and melaleuca roller to the cyst. I had it for about a week and then was able to do this. It was painless!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Pinku (West Bengal) on 05/06/2018
Only calamine lotion does this bursting.
Serrapeptase
Posted by Linda (Milton, Fl) on 10/04/2016
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I had my first and hopefully my last bartholin cyst and with the help of antibiotics and lancing it began to get better. I have been desperately trying to find options to not have surgery and read and began taking serrapeptase, I am hoping through taking this I will never have a problem again. Once was enough. Thank you for all the advice and sharing your stories and the discovery of serrapeptase was a god send.
Alkaline Diet
Posted by Ashun (Uganda) on 04/06/2017
hy I have a batholins cyst and it has soffer re-occured three times just help elaborate more about alkaline diet, like kind of food is that?
Zinc Oxide
Posted by Moe T. (Tijuana) on 03/31/2021
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Hello there.
I've been suffering from these bartholin cysts for years now and I was about to get my gland removed when just by chance I gave zinc oxide a try, simply because I use that ointment for literally EVERYTHING. and I couldn't believe the way this cured me!! If you are looking for a higher concentration of the zinc oxide, I got mine in Tijuana Mexico where I live, but maybe you can order it online, I don't know but it's called Pasta de Lassar and is for babies and skin problems.
i love this product, I will consider the rest of these recommedations,
thank you
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Em (Gold coast QLD) on 09/18/2023
Once the cyst burst is the vulva tender or do you get a throbbing feeling where the cyst was? I was completing the tea tree oil method. A week later it disappeared I didn't even feel it burst. But now where it was located it has a throbbing feeling. Is that normal? Thank you 😊
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Thokchom (West Bengal) on 05/06/2018
I wonder if only turmeric and coconut oil works??
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jessica (Houston, tx) on 06/18/2023
On my cycle and I woke up with pain, come to find I have a circular bump on the left side if my clit.. it was pink and had pain. Didn't know what it could be so I googled and ended up finding this site, thinking it could be a bartholin cyst. I used a cotton ball and put apple cider vinegar.. it cause my bump to have a ring around it and making it more painful, just like a boil. I kept cleaning my clit, changing my pad and put the Apple Cider Vinegar on the cotton ball, day 2 it rapture and liquid came out.. it's smaller but still pain so I'll continue to do the acv.. I really appreciated this post
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Blessing (Nigeria, plateau Jos ) on 04/18/2023
Which of the apple cider vinegar can I use for bartholin cyst?
EC: An organic brand, and with "the mother" if possible.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Shelley (Rowlett ) on 09/08/2016
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Prevention of Bartholin cysts is in your diet. Remove all processed foods, canned foods, fermemted, picked, pasteurized, plastic packaging. All mold must be removed all fungus must be removed from the diet. Basically it's gluten-free sugar-free and yeast free. No bread no cheese no pasta. No pork of any kind. No lunch meat - no leftovers that set out at all. I know it sounds harsh but It can save your life from the misery of the cysts.
Surgery
Posted by Amber (Sunnyside, Ny) on 03/20/2018
So no marsupialization or catheter? I had mine for 3 weeks, the last being excruciating. Was on vacation and finally desperately on the drive back, asked my boyfriend if we could stop at the ER. The pain was passout pain, and the only relief could be found lying down. I assume because it takes the pressure off. Anyhow, the doc finally set me up, applied lydocain (sp?) and started the procedure. I've never screamed so much in my life! The relief was totally worth it. I assume the duct must be so blocked (maybe with scar tissue) that there was no chance for it to drain. I'd been taking the baths for 8 days. It may be that I didn't start the baths until week 3, however.
Anyhow, he attempted to insert the catheter, but too much had drained, and he couldn't get it to drain. Thank goodness...it hurt so much. But NOW he wanted me to go to a gyno to get the marsupialuzation, which I really prefer not to do! I have a rather large incision (done on Sunday, it is now Tuesday). I'd just like a little advice prior to the doc recommending what the book tells them. I generally take no drugs or antibiotics. But in this case, am taking the antibiotics and Motrin.
So sorry for all enduring. This is such an unpleasant experience...
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Neetha (Sydney Nsw) on 01/19/2016
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Hi there, was curious to know if you used the turmeric powder. I'm a victim of BC. Have had around 6 of them. First one and 4th one were removed in an op. I'm now trying to solve it naturally. Have found all the blogs here very useful. The last time I had one, in November, I took the colloidal silver, iodine, vitamin D and rubber clove oil. It was at the final moment of excruciating pain. A few hours later it popped and I was dumbfounded. I now have another one, this time became bigger in the space of a couple of days. I'm hoping to try the tea tree and perhaps the turmeric at night time.
Lancing a Bartholin Cyst
Posted by Hopeful1 (Nc) on 12/02/2015
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I had a Bartholins cyst at age 18. I could tell when it was going to burst because it would start throbbing and become very painful. The thing about those is that they will continue coming back unless you have it lanced. I had my lanced at 19 and I am now 39. Get it lanced, it will be the best thing for you. Its a very simple and quick procedure. You will feel much better afterwards. TRUST ME!
Lancing a Bartholin Cyst
Posted by Yeah (Texas) on 04/16/2018
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Girl NO. Try your best to NOT HAVE IT LANCED. I'm 22 and got my first one at age 20 and lemme tell you... literally the worst PAIN OF MY LIFE.
Silica
Posted by Natbee (Australia) on 01/20/2015
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I used a silica supplement which contained 5g horsetail, zinc, B6 and manganese to treat my recurring bartholin cysts. Dosage varied between 1-2 capsules per day and saw results within 5 days. It saved me from having the marsupilization procedure. Extremely happy to find a natural alternative :)
Castor Oil Packs
Posted by Kayy (Ma) on 11/09/2015
Antibiotics are known to cause yeast infections.. Then you'll probably have to go on another round of antibiotics to get rid of the yeast infection if over the counter meds don't help. It's like an endless cycle. A cyst probably formed because of the yeast infection; somehow a blockage happened and fluid backed up.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Airiana (Arizona ) on 04/08/2023
What brand of tea tree oil do you use?
Epsom Salt
Posted by Mira (New Jersey) on 09/26/2018
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Epsom salt and bartholin cyst no good:
I've had an bartholin cyst at least 3 times. It used to go away with a simple bath 2 out of 3 of the times. I've gotton it drained ...most painful thing I've ever experienced. I'd rather go through childbirth lol ...I believe that my laundry detergent on my underwear are the cause the tightness and also the dyes. Anyway, I just got an incision maybe a month ago.
I am also pregnant I've tried regular baths ..no results! I then tried Epson salt baths that made it worse. it actually built up the puss in my cyst which were making my labia harder on the left side the doctor actually told me this. Now a month & some change later here I am again. I can barely walk & Tylenol is barely working ..I will try tea tree oil tomorrow & see how it works...wish me luck I am 35 weeks pregnant and can't bare another shot of lidocaine (how ever u spell it) going into my stuff ...wish me luck.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Sarah (Coronado, CA) on 01/25/2021
How much coconut oil and how much tea tree oil do you mix together? Can you use straight tea tree oil? Does tea tree oil go bad? I've had fine s couple of years now.
Thank you for any help!!
Sitz Bath
Posted by D. (Bundaberg, Queensland ) on 03/14/2018
I have two Bartholin cysts which are now starting to become painful. But my gynaecologist doesn't want to operate on them as I suffer with Vulvodynia & the cysts are right where I get the burning pain from that, so he is worried if he operates & removes them that it will make the Vulvodynia worse. Can anyone suggest the best thing I can use to try & make them burst keeping in mind that I can't use anything that will make the burning worse.
Silica
Posted by Cheezymacaroni (New York, Ny) on 12/04/2017
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Hi lovelies. I'm also suffering from this - I had a giant, painful infected Bartholin's cyst that needed to be lanced twice, plus 3 rounds of antibiotics, sitz and soaks, about 4 months ago.
Since then, it's been very small - about the size of a grape if you push in to find it, but nearly flat on the surface - and stayed that way, but about every other day or so it swells a bit and is slightly sore...and then drains some blood and pus.
It's literally been open and draining like that for 3 months - occasionally, it's bright red blood and more than usual.
Has anyone else experienced continual draining? Could my taking daily homeopathic silica be affecting it in that way? I still do a hot compress for about an hour every night, and some witch hazel and tea tree compresses, which seems to keep it from getting any worse.
Stay strong, ladies. We can do this.
Lancing a Bartholin Cyst
Posted by Marvia (Canada) on 05/12/2017
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How effective is Silica in treating bathrolin cyst? I'd really like to know about it. I come across the name by researching online. I've been having bathrolin Cyst recurrence and it make my life really uncomfortable and it's really painful and unbearable . I did the marsupilization and it still come back. Doctors don't seem to take this thing seriously so I am seeking natural and effective treatment. Tired of taking over the counter antibiotic that only help for a short while.
Potato Poultice
Posted by Laura (Brisbane) on 08/05/2016
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Bartholin Cysts
This sounds a bit odd but I have been trying a slice of potato as a lot of natural health websites say it will draw infection from an abscess. I have added a garlic rub to this. The cyst does appear to respond well to this. Last time I was on antibiotics for this and if it gets worse I may be again but must admit I dislike how they disrupt the ecology of my body.
Surgery
Posted by Rin96 (Germany) on 12/02/2022
I've had marsupialization surgery twice. When you're in acute pain and nothing else works, it really helps because the pain is gone immediately after surgery. The healing process itself was ok for me, it took about 1.5 weeks before I could easily sit down for a longer time and about 6 weeks before I could have sex again.
But for me, it didn't really last and I've had a new cyst forming in the same place just weeks after both surgeries. I'm happy for everyone who got rid of their cyst via surgery but most sites seem to imply that after marsupialization, no cyst will ever happen again in that place again which just wasn't true for me.
Lancing a Bartholin Cyst
Posted by Roo (Nc - North Carolina) on 12/01/2015
I have my first Bartholin Cyst. It is EXTREMELY painful. About the size of a large grape? I'm thinking about getting it lanced tomorrow because I'm in welding school and need to be able to move without pain.
I got some Silica today and have been taking a bunch of it...yet to see results... I have an important test on Thursday (it's Tues) I need to be able to practice for. Should I get it lanced at urgent care? I have no gyno or insurance.
Also I've been doing hot calendula compresses and taking a lot of vitamins.
It hurts to drive, do anything, I'm scared and not sure what to do. Help!!!!
Castor Oil Packs
Posted by Jellybelly (Toronto, Ontario) on 10/11/2015
How does an upper respiratory infection and antibiotics cause a cyst? I've had mucous build up and probably it is an upper respiratory infection for 2 weeks now, then I got a yeast infection then now a cyst! How are they all linked?
Vitamin D3, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Corina (Peoria, AZ) on 07/06/2024
What kind of unda numbers did they recommend?
Zinc Oxide
Posted by Nina (Inland Empire, Ca) on 03/12/2010
Dear Kay from Hastings: Thank you so much for this valuable information!!
Could you please possibly list what brands of "straight" zinc oxide ointment you have used successfully and what percentage of zinc oxide is stated in the active ingredient listing on these products. My newly married daughter has been suffering from a Bartholin Cyst for several months now. The doctor prescribed antibiotics in case the cause was an infection but it did not help. They also said hot baths twice a day, that has not helped her either. The only zinc oxide ointments I have been able to find online contain only 20% as the active ingredient, the rest is petroleum jelly and stuff. You stated the diaper rash ones contain usually 40% so you suggested using "straight" zinc oxide which I thought meant it should have a higher percentage than 40%. If there is one out there, I have not been able to find it yet. I may have misunderstood though, have I? Kay, I would greatly appreciate a list of zinc oxide ointments you feel comfortable recommending.Thank you! Nina in California
Zinc Oxide
Posted by Leigh (Indianapolis, In) on 02/07/2011
As far as I've found, 40% zinc oxide cream is the highest available without a prescription. I have a cyst problem too, and I've started applying Desitin at night. It's been a few days, and I'm not sure I notice a difference. But the cyst is the size of a golf ball, and so I'm hoping that it will shrink after a few more days.
