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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/NJJenni on 2023-09-30 16:13:42.

I developed a cyst on my labia majora 3 weeks ago. I used hot compresses and Neosporin to drain it. I went to my OBGYN and he told me that he wouldn’t suggest lancing it because he didn’t believe he would be able to get any more fluid out of it. He told me it should heal up in a few more days. Well, it’s been another week and it’s still extremely painful. I am wearing soft, cotton underwear, keeping the area clean, and doing everything I can speed the healing process along. My husband is starting to get really annoyed with me because I have backed out of a few social commitments (the idea of putting jeans on makes my stomach turn) and we’re obviously not having sex because of the cyst. Is there anyone who has had a drained cyst that can give me some insight into how long this will go on? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Edited to add: it is not infected, there is no opening, and it is still slightly “raised.”