Steven K. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I have a swelling on my left labia that feels like a large ball inside, but it doesn't hurt or itch. It has been present for a couple of months and might be getting bigger. I am 26 years old and on an IUD. What could this be and should I see a doctor?

October 7th, 2023

Kathleen B. answered

The swelling you are experiencing is likely a Bartholin gland cyst, which forms when the opening of ...

October 7th, 2023

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