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Sooo I ended up being raped like two weeks ago..today a Bartholin cyst popped up, could it be from that person? & should I worry if I'm pregnant, I haven't had any symptoms so far..I'm only 17 and I haven't told my parents. I need answers, i'm freaking out.

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I think you have more things to worry about than what popped your cyst.. if you got raped you need to tell someone.. don't be afraid! X

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Possibly. I don’t think they’re a direct cause of the cyst, but the act itself may have caused it. They usually show up during an infection, if you have thick mucus, or swelling. The cyst can get bigger after sex because the glands make more fluid during that time. Also, I’m sorry that happened to you but you need to tell someone as soon as possible.

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Don't let anyone judge you for not telling someone. I will never ever judge for people being afraid. How society treats rape victims like shit. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Please remember it's not your fault no matter what the circumstance was. 
Is there ANYONE you could share this with? A really close friend? Just one parent? A sibling? Odds are they won't judge and will only be angry at the garbage human who did it to you. But then you have someone to help you with your options. 
If you don't have someone, I recommend going to Planned Parenthood or another women's clinic and they can give you a physical exam and make sure everything's ok. The doctor should be able to help you with any other concerns you have. I'm so so sorry again.

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I hope you find the courage to tell someone what happened to you. No rapist should go unpunished.

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