Christian Miracle Hospital Enugu | Fibroid, Gynaecology, Maternity & Surgery

Direct answer: Ovarian cysts often cause no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include one-sided pelvic pain, a dull ache or pressure, bloating, abdominal fullness, pain during sex, urinary or bowel pressure, or menstrual changes. Sudden severe pelvic pain—especially with vomiting, fever, dizziness, weakness, or possible pregnancy—needs urgent medical assessment.

Direct answer: A Bartholin cyst usually appears as a lump near one side of the vaginal opening. It may be painless when small, but infection can cause an abscess with rapidly increasing pain, swelling, redness, difficulty sitting or walking, pus, or fever. Any new vulval lump should be assessed rather than diagnosed at home—especially if it is very painful, recurrent, worsening, or occurs after age 40.

Direct answer: Consider seeing a gynaecologist if you have heavy or irregular periods, bleeding between periods or after sex, bleeding after menopause, persistent pelvic pain, painful periods, unusual vaginal discharge, a recurring vulval lump, fertility concerns, pregnancy-related symptoms, or any change that worries you. Sudden severe pain, fainting, heavy bleeding, fever, or pain and bleeding during a possible pregnancy may require urgent assessment.

Bartholin cyst treatment depends on whether the swelling is small and painless, painful, infected, recurrent or unusual. Some cysts need observation only; an abscess or a troublesome recurrent cyst may require antibiotics, drainage, a Word catheter or marsupialisation after clinical assessment.

Choosing where to give birth in Enugu should involve more than price, distance or popularity. Look for a maternity hospital that can assess pregnancy properly, monitor mother and baby, explain fees and delivery planning, recognise urgent warning signs and arrange timely referral when higher-level care is needed. Medical review and related maternity and antenatal guides Medical review: This patient guide was medically reviewed by Prof. Obioma Okezie , Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Fellow, West African College of Surgeons (FWACS); Fellow, International College of Surgeons (FICS); and Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Last medical review: 28 August 2026. Appointments and enquiries: Contact Christian Miracle Hospital in Enugu on WhatsApp: 0806 811 7438 . WhatsApp is not an emergency service. For severe bleeding, severe abdominal pain, collapse, seizures, difficulty breathing or another pregnancy emergency, seek urgent in-person care. Continue w...