Warm sitz baths for 10–15 minutes, 3–4 times a day
Keep the area clean and dry
Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear
Use over-the-counter pain relievers if needed
Avoid squeezing, popping, or trying to drain it yourself
Avoid sex if it causes pain or irritation
See a doctor if it is very painful, large, recurrent, or not improving
Get medical drainage if it becomes an abscess
Ask a doctor about a Word catheter or marsupialization for repeated cysts
Seek urgent care if you have fever, worsening redness, severe swelling, or trouble walking or sitting