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is this a cyst?

Hi I have a lump inbetween my leg and vagina. Today I was laying down and when I moved my leg it popped and a brownish liquid came out. It stopped after a few minutes and than when I touched it it felt hard underneath. Will this go away on its own or should I see a doctor?
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  • Female | 23 years old
  • Complaint duration: 10 days
  • Medications: N/a
  • Conditions: No
October 09, 04:07 PM

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That sounds like a common vaginal cyst called a Bartholin's duct cyst. They are not caused by STDs but they can be very painful if they get large. If it reoccurs you should see your doctor. Warm moist compresses, antibiotics or draining the cyst are common treatments.
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks, MD
OB/GYN in Phoenix, AZ
Level: Contributor (11)
Website: Arizona Vulva Clinic
October 15, 01:00 AM
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This should go away - probably a Bartholin cyst
Brad Douglas
Brad Douglas, MD
OB/GYN in Norfolk, VA
Level: Key Opinion Leader (114)
October 14, 11:01 PM
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Yes, you are right. Probably a cyst and it will probably go away on its own. But, it may also come back. I'd see your doctor to be sure. In the meantime, have a seat in a warm bath. It'll make you feel better and the cyst heal faster.

Best of luck!
Today Clinic
Today Clinic
Family Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK
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October 14, 10:24 PM
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Wow! You should definitely see your doctor! If this was a non-painful lump, it could have been a sebaceous cyst which could come back twice as large. If it was a painful lump, then all bets are off. An infection? Endometriosis? Bubonic Plague? Clean it off with some peroxide and a little alcohol. Put some heat on it. Keep it covered with some gauze for now until you get into the office. It might have been a simple foliculitis pimple and will now go away, but why chance it?
Douglas J. Krell
Douglas J. Krell, MD
OB/GYN in Albuquerque, NM
Level: Top Contributor (26)
Website: http://www.abqhp.com/
October 14, 11:53 AM
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