What causes a Bartholin cyst?

What causes a Bartholin cyst?

Healthcare providers do not know why some women are predisposed to getting Bartholin cysts. Some causes of Bartholin cysts are:

• Injury, irritation or extra growth of skin in the vulvar area of the vagina.
• Chlamydia, gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Bacterial infections such as Escherichia (E. coli).