8/25/2010 UPDATE: I had a "revision" and a cyst (near the episiotomy scar) removed a week ago. Went in for a follow-up. Had stitches removed (though stitches would eventually dissolve, he wanted any possible irritants out, due to history of reoccurring cysts). Man, did that EVER sting!!!! I go back for another follow-up in three weeks. In the meantime, no sex or excessive bouncy/stretchy exercise (bummer on both accounts, but well worth the wait, I think!!
8/17/2010 I'm having one done tomorrow. I finally switched to a different OB/GYN after 2 1/2 years of pain! I had "things" cauterized and cut out within the first year and a half after our third child was born. About a year ago, the Dr. began recommending psychotherapy, but in March of 2010, her nurse practitioner (sp?) found a small cyst and noticed scar tissue. She prescribed a topical steroidal cream to thin out the scar tissue (that actually took some of the pain away). 2 or 4 weeks later, the Dr. removed the cyst, but unfortunately didn't remove all of the cyst wall, which meant the odds of another cyst taking its place greatly increased. Within about 6 months, another cyst apparently developed (though I didn't know this at the time), which is what prompted me to set up another appt. . . with a different doc. Within less than one minute, he acknowledged the scar tissue, another cysts, and how I tore with just the gentle pressure of the examination. So excited to have the revision!!!!