Small hard lump found

Hi Jo81 and welcome to our group.

I’m sorry you’ve got this worry deal with, but best to get it checked out with a referral to a specialist. 

I can’t identify with anything similar for myself, as in my life I’ve never felt my own cervix, and now I don’t have one I won’t ever be doing it, but others may have had similar so I hope they’ll come along and post.

I have read about this in the past in the group, and sometimes it has turned out to be a normal part of someone’s anatomy, and  its’s positive that your cervix seems otherwise normal.

Definitely try not to let yourself spiral with worry if you can help it, but maybe if you give us an idea of the other symptoms you you have been experiencing, it might allow others to give some further advice.

Sarah xx

Thanks for reply.. so the main symptoms would be discharge and bleeding, which varies so much but I have had watery blood at times, like a pinkish colour.. , and other strange discharge which can be yellow /brown / clear.. I usually have a monthly period but will have a bleed mid month too..  rarely a third.. bleeds can be really heavy and last up to a week sometimes slightly longer, sometimes less.. i do get painful abdomen and bloating.. I have been really anaemic for years and the doctors have done many tests but can’t seem to find a reason.. it seems they have thought of everything bar this.. 

I’m not in a habit of examining myself.. but I do usually “clean” during a period as I get clots and like to make sure it’s all out.. and this is how I found the lump, I’m aware of what’s what with my body so it alarmed me.

Thanks Jo81 for telling us your symptoms-those should definitely be investigated, and I can understand you are worried.

At my original referral I had a discussion with the gynaecologist first, before I was examined, and went through my symptoms-pelvic pain, post menopausal bleeding, watery discharge and hip/leg pain. He asked about whether I’d had children, were they natural births and if I’d had any issues when giving birth-I hadn’t. 

Then I was examined and biopsies were taken because the doctor saw what he described as a lesion on my cervix and I waited a week to get the results-this was very quick as I’m sure he knew what he was dealing with as I actually had a large and very visible tumour rather than a hard lump. But he didn’t actually tell me that at the time-or indicate that it was cancer at that point-so I didn’t find out more till I went to get my results. 

Sarah xx

Hi Jo81,

I'm in a really similar position at the moment waiting for my 2ww appt. Do you mind if I ask how you got on?

Hi there, it’s worrying isn’t it ️

I got a GP appointment with a female doctor who did an internal and found what was talking about, listened to my symptoms and concerns, she has done an “urgent” referral but told me it will still be 2/3 weeks before I get a letter.. it’s now approaching 3.. 

I’ve come off all HRT meds I was on as I wanted a better idea of bleeds I’ve been having, unsure if that’s the right thing to do to do or if it would have had any affect?? I’ve literally had light bleeding for the past 2 weeks now though.. urgh.. 

I’ve been fortunate to be able to put it to the back of my mind until I know more.. initially I was spiralling.. 

I’ll update what happens next.. speak with your GP and hopefully they can refer you so you know either way ️