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I found a lump - v. personal and v. worried

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Fizog · 14/07/2004 12:21

Last night I found a lump (inside me iykwim). I can't be sure whether it is a lump or not I don't have a partner so nobody to ask for a second opinion (guess men are useful for something after all )

It was a bit tender though and a reasonable size from what I could tell. I'm more than a little concerned. I have called the doctors but can't get an appointment today which means I have to wait until Monday to even phone again.

I don't want to go to the doctors for them to tell me it's just a muscle (or something). Well Iof course I'd rather they tell me that than something else but I don't want to look like an idiot. I can't stop thinking about what it could be, have to go through the whole weekend with this and nobody to talk to about it.

I called a friend last night as couldn't sleep but they didn't pick up their phone and I know now I won't be able to bring myself to tell anybody IRL.

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bunny2 · 14/07/2004 12:25

Please dont worry about looking like an idiot at the doctors. They would rather people were vigilant rather than ignoring possible problems. I had a lump in my breast and rushed off to the gp in a panic, it turned out to be a spot that had got infected and was absolutey nothing to worry about, I am sure yours will also be something innocent but you must get it checked.

tamum · 14/07/2004 12:27

Fizog, no-one can really help you in the way that an examination from a doctor could, but I can say that it's a good sign that it feels tender. I am so sorry, it's awful hvaing to wait all weekend with this on your mind. There are loads of completely innocent things it could be, I think you will just have to focus on that and keep talking to us.
xxx

Cadbury · 14/07/2004 12:36

I think I've had something similar. It hurt like billio and turned out to be an infected spot wich sorted itself out after it popped and I bathed in salt water. Get it checked out though.

janinlondon · 14/07/2004 12:40

Could be a Bartholins cyst. Fairly common. Easily removed. Don't panic!

Twinkie · 14/07/2004 12:40

Honey book an appoontment now or go to your local minor injuries or GUM clinic - its probably a polyp or a mole that you never knew you had (I had one thought that was my lot and felt a complete tit when they said it was a mole on my cervix of all places!!).

If you want to ring me email me please do - my numbers are on the end of the countless emails I have sent you.

XXX

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Fizog · 14/07/2004 13:17

Thanks, it doesn't feel like a spot to be honest and it doesn't hurt 'that' much, it feels probably just smaller than a golf ball in size and was just slightly tender when I touched it. I'm sure (hoping) it's nothing just a worry. All these things go through your head, I guess it's only natural. It's actually inside me so doubt it's a mole but could be a syst.

Feel more reassured that you've had similar experience. Having a terrible day at work already this isn't helping my concentration or tolerance levels one little bit.

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mummytosteven · 14/07/2004 13:23

fizog - could you go to a family planning clinic at lunch or after work?

Marina · 14/07/2004 13:26

Fizog, is there any possibility you could be experiencing a prolapse? (where your pelvic floor is a bit weak and organs such as the bladder and the cervix can be felt lower in the vagina than usual). I don't know much about these personally, but from the size of the lump you have found, it could be that? How's your pelvic floor? Hopefully someone who knows more about these will spot your post and give you some reassurance.

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Fizog · 14/07/2004 16:04

Flippin' heck I hope not Marina! On a serious note, I'm not sure - I don't think so though, I do a lot of exercise (including Legs, bums & tums) and yoga so theoretically my pelvic floor should be pretty strong as you are supposed to keep these muscles 'on' during this type of work out.

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juniper68 · 14/07/2004 16:27

I had a bartholin's cyst - well it's still there but not tender now. The obstetrician said leave it alone if it isn't tender. Is it right at the entrance of your vagina? Mine came after childbirth.
I'd go to the docs though and don't be embarassed, it's like a mechanic looking under a bonnet to them, very mundane

agy · 14/07/2004 16:32

I think Marina's suggestion is most likely. Its not so bad, you probably wouldn't need anything more than doing loads of kegels (pelvic floor "pull ups". Get it checked out though.

agy · 14/07/2004 16:32

I didn't put that wink in there!

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Fizog · 14/07/2004 17:10

juniper68 - yes not far inside.

I'm pretty sure my pelvic floor is strong... after a girly drunken night someone mentioned that you should be able to hold a pncil - guess who they persuaded to go to the toilet and try . Was very pleased that I could even after child birth .

...and yes before anyone asks I was sober enough to hold it led end down

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ChicPea · 15/07/2004 12:22

Don't worry, sounds like the Bartholin's gland (as suggested by JanInLondon and Juniper), of which there are two - one on either side - which create lubrication. They can get infected/swollen and then you can feel a small lump about the size of a petit pois! I had one when I was 8wks preg with DS and DD was then about 5mths old and I had her by CS so nothing to do with having a normal delivery (DD was breech). My Obstetrician prescribed antibiotics which were safe for pregnancy and said if I didn't take them it might get worse and then it would be very painful and he would have to remove it surgically under a general anaesthetic which obviously when pregnant is not a good idea. He told me that they can become swollen due to being run down. I didn't see GP as I had an appt with Ob and I waited about a week from when I discovered it to seeing him. So don't worry about the delay of waiting until Monday.

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