Lump in Cervix

Hi, i’m 17 and i’ve just noticed on a recent self examination that my cervix seems to be constantly open, and blocked by a hard lump that sometimes can be felt in the opening of my cervix. I’ve never been sexually active in any way. i experienced spotting for the first time last month, but not badly at all. my discharge is thick and creamy but doesn’t have a smell. i’m just wondering if anyone can help me out or give me an idea what it could be as i can’t find any answers online. 

  • Hi Soph - well, seems to me you're in a bit of a muddle. First of all you really shouldn't go googling - most of what you'll read is absolute rubbish & if it's serious medical stuff you won't properly understand so no need to do it! Secondly, you're very young & the chances of your having anything serious is virtually nil. What I would do if I were you is make an appt. to see your GP just to put your mind at rest. 

    The reality probably is that your hormones haven't yet properly set into a pattern & the discharge you describe might be perfectly normal for you. 

    Please don't set off down the road of being anxious about your health - you're young & should be enjoying yourself & not worrying about things like this :) I don't mean to rubbish your concern so do see your GP but try to keep it in proportion! x

  • Hi,

    Thank you for responding :) i think part of it is anxiety, i’m making myself believe that there’s something seriously wrong with me and i end up reading horror stories about things like this which i instantly apply to myself. I’m terrified but i’m going to make an appointment with my GP just to try and put my mind at rest. Every time i google it it says i have cancer or a tumour or whatever which is why i’m becoming so anxious x