Understanding Cysts on the Labia Majora: Causes & Symptoms

Question
Hi,
 Wow, that subject pretty much sums it up. About 2 years ago I went to my primary care physician because I was woried about a pea sized lump on the area of the Bartholin's duct (left side). I also had a quarter size swelling outside of my labia majora that my MD said was a cyst that went away. Right now the pea size cyst is still there and there are tiny seasame seed (and half sized sesame seed) sized cysts (I assume they are cysts) lining the outside edge of both my labia majoras. The outside edge being where the left and right sides of the labia are when spread apart -->(o)

I'm getting worried about the spread of these cysts. I'm thinking I should see a specialist like a gyno but I'm not exactly sure there's anything that can be done. I'm also not entirely sure that my broke uninsured self will be able to afford to run in for a pelvic "just because". I'm willing to do what needs to be done and I will be getting health insurance this year but not immediately.

Can you weigh in? I'd like to get some feedback on what you think is the best course of action.

Oh and if there's anything I can do at home, suppliments, or a Rx script you can suggest I'm up for anything.

Thanks  

Answer
It sounds like you should be seen. If your insurance is kicking in soon, you can probably wait for that - but I would get the ball rolling now. The cheapest and perhaps best way to do so is to make an appointment with a resident clinic at a hospital the has a residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Those clinics frequently see patients who have no insurance at all - and for women like you, there is probably a sliding scale. Usually there is not much payment required up front, and as long as you are paying something each month (even if it's $10 or $20) they will usually be happy with that.

They will either have an expert Gyn right there that day, or they will have some "go to" person they will send you to next....after the initial visit. It usually takes a while to get into one of these clinics, so you should figure out where on is asap - and make the call.

Best of luck. I can't offer any medical advice on something like this without actually seeing them - sorry