Obstet Gynecol 120 (4): 798 - 802, 2012. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182699259 Symptoms and Signs of Bartholin Gland Cyst or Abscess Most Bartholin gland cysts are asymptomatic, but large cysts can be irritating, cause pressure or pain, and interfere with sexual intercourse or walking.