'lumpy' cervix?

[paperwings21.livejournal.com]

Sorry if this is a repeat, but I can't seem to find anything that answers my question in the archives.

My cervix feels 'different'. I'm not sure if I can say I feel one or more specific bumps, but it just feels different. I can't tell if they are bumps or ridges or what. All I know is that on any other occasion my cervix has always felt completely smooth, and now there is a texture. Lumpy? Maybe that's a better description.

Could anyone either tell me or link me to somewhere that I can research this. I'd just like to know what cysts feel like, or even HPV? I have no idea what this is, but I do know that this is not normal for me.

I've had no new sexual partners since my last pap/STI tests so I don't think that it's an STI, although I've heard that alot of them are only symptomatic after a longer period of time.


Just to let you know, I am making a doctor's appointment for early next week to get this checked out. In the meantime, any information you guys could give me would be GREATLY appreciated.

Comments

[tealight-rookie.livejournal.com]

The cervix can change a lot over the course of a cycle. If you have only recently started checking it, you may notice this much more.

The first possibility that springs to mind is nabothian cysts. They feel like lumps, and are pretty harmless (unless they bleed, or similar).

It's good to get these things checked out of course, but try not to worry too much until then.

[paperwings21.livejournal.com]

I've been checking my cervix semi-regularly, maybe 1 or 2 times a month, for the last few years and have always known it to feel the same way. It is always very smooth, which is why I find this so alarming.

Thank you for suggesting nabothian cysts. I will definitely look that up. The texture feels like it's under the skin, not growing on the outside.

I'm trying not to freak out, because these things do tend not to be major. There is that chance, though, so I'm just trying to get at the possibilities.

Thanks for your help.
:)

[jananaphone.livejournal.com]

I have HPV and some moderate dysplasia, and in my research I have seen pictures of dysplasia that looks sort of bumpy. Obviously if you're going for regular paps it's not going to be anything like cervical cancer out of nowhere... Here's a picture that shows various stages of dysplasia, if you think it might feel like this: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/cervicaldysplasia/images/cervix_exam.gif

That's the only area I have any ideas about, but it's better to be informed than uninformed. Good luck. Let us know how the appointment goes. :)

[paperwings21.livejournal.com]

This is so frustrating because I can't tell. I wish I could SEE it.

Thank you so much for this information.

I don't think is it like the picture, but I can't be sure. It feels like the texture is under the skins surface rather than growths on top.

[storychick.livejournal.com]

Mine feels very soft and sort of lumpy (like... the cottage-cheesy fat on thighs, kinda?) when I'm ovulating. Could it be that?

Nabothian cysts feel hard, a hard smooth lump. Like calloused skin.

[paperwings21.livejournal.com]

So would nabothian cysts forn on the outside? It sort of feels like whatever it is, it is under the skin and not on the surface.

It kinda difficult to get a good feel. I would say it would feel a little more lumpy than anything else, but I'm not ovulating.

I'm going ot research nabothian cysts and see what I come up with.

Thank you.
:)

[storychick.livejournal.com]

To me it feels on top of the skin, or maybe rather that the skin itself had hardened. Like on h

[paperwings21.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... I looked at some websites and it's a possibility that it is nabothian cysts. It's also good to know that if it is, they aren't much to worry about.

Thank you.
:)