Do Bartholin Cysts Recur?

A Bartholin's cyst or abscess may recur and again require treatment.

Can a Bartholin cyst come back?

Keep in mind that a Bartholin's cyst or abscess may come back and need treatment again. Side effects include pain or discomfort -- especially during sex. You might also have swelling of the labia (lips around the vagina), infection, bleeding, or scarring.

How often do Bartholin cyst reoccur?

Following the procedure, you should be back to normal activities within a few weeks. Marsupialization of a Bartholin's cyst makes recurrence less likely than it is after other procedures. According to research, about 5 to 15 percent of Bartholin's duct cysts recur after marsupialization.