Bartholin cyst

There is no evidence to support a preventive strategy. However, treatment of vulval conditions such as dermatoses or dermatitis to improve overall skin condition and function would minimize the risk of ductal occlusion from irritation or inflammation.

Treatment of large asymptomatic cyst may reduce the occurrence of secondary infection and abscess formation, but an abscess can develop without a pre-existing cyst.[2]Wilkinson EJ, Stone IK. Atlas of vulvar disease. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1995:11-13.