Abstract

Dr. Hemal Shah* and Dr. Mandar Karve

ABSTRACT

Bartholin’s glands are cysts and abscesses in women of reproductive age. Bartholin’s cysts form when the ostium of the duct becomes obstructed, leading to distention of the gland or duct with fluid. When cyst is infected it’s referred to as an abscess. In modern science use of antibiotics, incision and drainage, marsupialization is advised for this condition. The treatment of Bartholin’s gland cyst by surgery is characterized by some disadvantages and complications such as hemorrhage, postoperative dyspareunia, infections and recurrence as the most common complication after incision and drainage. According to Ayurveda, Yonikanda is a disease of lower vaginal canal or vulva that has round or irregular shape. Vataja, Pittaja, Kapaja and Sannipataja are four types of Yonikanda. Here we present a case of a 36-year-old female patient with Bartholin’s Cyst who was advised aspiration with needle. The management by use of selected Ayurveda treatment modality has been proved effective results on Bartholin’s cyst.