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 A Bartholin cyst is a fluid-filled lump that forms when the Bartholin gland, located near the vaginal opening, becomes blocked. Here’s a simple explanation of what it looks and feels like:

What a Bartholin Cyst Looks Like

• A round or oval lump under the skin near the vaginal opening, usually on one side

• Size can range from a pea to a golf ball

• Usually painless if not infected

• Skin over the cyst may appear normal, slightly red, or stretched

• May feel soft, firm, or rubbery

• Often moves slightly under the skin when touched

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What an Infected Bartholin Cyst (Abscess) Looks Like

If the cyst becomes infected, it turns into a Bartholin abscess, which is more painful and noticeable:

• Swollen, red, and tender

• May be very painful to walk, sit, or have sex

• Sometimes there is pus or drainage

• Can cause fever or general discomfort

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Where It’s Located

• The Bartholin glands are on either side of the vaginal opening, just beneath the skin.

• The cyst usually forms low and to the side of the vaginal entrance.

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When to See a Doctor

• If the cyst is painful, growing, or shows signs of infection

• If it doesn’t go away in a few days

• If you're unsure whether it’s a cyst or something else

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Let me know if you’d like a list of treatment options or how to care for it at home safely.