What is bartholin cyst surgery?

After Bartholin cyst surgery: When to call

Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:

• You passed out (lost consciousness).
• You have chest pain, are short of breath, or cough up blood.

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

• You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.
• You cannot pass stools or gas.
• You have vaginal discharge that has increased in amount or smells bad.
• You are sick to your stomach or cannot drink fluids.
• You have loose stitches, or your incision comes open.
• Bright red blood has soaked through the bandage over your incision.
• You have signs of infection, such as:
  • Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
  • Red streaks leading from the incision.
  • Increased drainage from the incision.
  • A fever.
• You have bright red vaginal bleeding that soaks one or more pads in an hour, or you have large clots.
• You have signs of a blood clot in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
  • Pain in your calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
  • Redness and swelling in your leg or groin.

Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.