Watchful waiting and home treatment may be all that you need for a Bartholin gland cyst that has:

• No symptoms.
• Mild symptoms.
• Opened and drained on its own. (See your health professional to make sure that other treatment is not necessary.)

You can help relieve Bartholin gland cyst discomfort by taking warm sitz baths and nonprescription pain medication.

Call your health professional if your symptoms become worse or do not improve as expected. If you have signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pain, redness, or sudden swelling, see your health professional for treatment.