How do I properly and safely get rid of a cyst on my labia?!
Question: How do I properly and safely get rid of a cyst on my labia?
I've found some advice but most of it completely contradicts one another. Some say a warm compress and popping it is a good idea but some say that's the last thing you should do because the heat allows the bacteria to flourish and squeezing it will only spread the infection out and make it worse. I don't think popping mine would work since it's located inside my labia so it's too deep and would only spread the pus around instead getting it out. I've also heard of "spearing", which I probably will never do. I'm too much of a wimp to poke holes in myself with needles, especially down there. So, what to do? Are there any simple, non-expensive homemade solutions you can recommend that doesn't involve maiming myself? Are there any good creams or tonics you can get at the pharmacy? I really want to get rid of this thing quickly because it hurts and it's no fun having painful icky things near your vagina. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Note: I know for certain it's not an STD related thing. I also read that women get these more often around their period which fits because I've just had mine. I also think I've had this before when I was younger and it went away on it's own, but I can't really remember.
Answers:
Firstly, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for submitting a well written, thought out question, complete with some research. Seriously, thank you. It's refreshing.
So, to the answer. The warm compress idea is right on, that generally helps with cysts. You don't need to worry about it encouraging bacterial growth, because honestly the vagina and vulva are about the most perfect breeding ground for bacteria and yeast ever already. That's why we all get the unique pleasure of yeast infections and/or BV every now and again.
I wouldn't try and pop it unless it's very topical and has a well defined capsule. Just keep the area clean, and hold a warm compress on it as often as possible.
You really have to leave it. They usually go away within 3 days.
Go to Walmart and get this stuff called Prid... Do not forget to put a pad on... and leave it alone. this will make it come to a head and drain...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Smile-s-Homeop…
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my older sister had something like this and it turned out to be staph infection and ended up being hospitalized for 2 weeks ... i would go to the ER if i were you ... thats what she had to do...if you wait too long it will spread and once staph is in your bloodstream it is extremely hard to get rid of... hope i helped ! DONT POP IT UNLESS UR DOCTOR SAYS TO IT MAY RELEASE THE INFECTION INTO YOUR BLOODSTREAM!!!!!
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If you had what I had it is a cyst . My doctor said people who shave down there are more prone to getting them. They had to give me a numbing shot down there and cut it open to let it drain. That was bc I let it get too far before getting medical attention and prolly bc I kept squishing on it. They said you can sit in a hot salt bath and it can make it go away. It will take a few days and a lot of baths