I've had a cyst develop on my left labia minora near the vagina before, and the doctor drained it surgically. Now it's come back for the third time why does this keep happening and what can be done to prevent it from recurring

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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If it is painful it can be an indication of bartholin's abscess. You will need course of antibiotics and painkillers. If you are getting recurrent infection, it is better to get the bartholin cyst removed

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I'm a bit worried because my husband and I have the same blood group and we're also closely related. We got married and now I'm wondering if this could have any impact on getting pregnant. Can this affect our pregnancy in any way?

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I'm 37 and just found out I have a 10 cm ovarian cyst during a routine checkup but I have no symptoms or pain at all is it possible to treat this without surgery since I've never had any surgeries before

Yes, it's possible to treat a 10 cm ovarian cyst without surgery, especially if you're experiencing no symptoms. Many cysts, including those this size, are functional and may resolve on their own, or with a period of watchful waiting.

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I have a 12cm fibroid that's covering my uterus and ovaries and I'm really worried about it what are my options besides surgery? I'd prefer to avoid an operation if possible but not sure what else might work for something this large

Whether surgery is needed depends on the exact diagnosis, size, and severity of the condition. Some cases can be managed without surgery, while others may require it for effective treatment. A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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