Had the coil fitted yesterday due to heavy periods since hitting my 40s. Also had a smear at the same time. Cervix looks healthy apparently but Dr said there was a lump on vaginal wall. Asked if I tore during child birth. I did. She said it looks like a tear that's been stitched up wring with a bit of growth on it. She looked through my files and there's no mention of it. These tears I had (quite a traumatic birth) are from 17 years ago. No one has mentioned this before and I've had 2 other children and multiple smears since then. Last smear in 2022 was OK too. She said as it looks quite big for a scar she's referring me to gynaecology with a 4 to 6 week wait. Now I'm panicking! I'm in Wales where there is no 2ww. So I'm now wondering is this a 2ww equivalent in Wales or a routine appointment (can't imagine it is if uts 4 to 6 weeks).
I was in a bit of discomfort after the coil fitting so didn't ask many questions at all but my head is full of them now. I've had no bleeding between periods. Periods have got heavier, more painful and closer together but put that down to perimenopause (mid 40s).
Does this sound like cause for concern?
