Increased redness, pain, swelling, or foul-smelling drainage from the cyst or the area around it. Cyst grows larger or causes symptoms that bother you.

What comes out of a Bartholin cyst?

Sometimes the openings of these glands become obstructed, causing fluid to back up into the gland. The result is relatively painless swelling called a Bartholin's cyst. If the fluid within the cyst becomes infected, you may develop a collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue (abscess).

Can I squeeze a Bartholin cyst?

You should not try to squeeze or lance the cyst as that could cause an infection. Dr. Hardy may decide to create a small cut over the gland, making an opening so fluid can drain out from the cyst.