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Worried I have a lump 'down there'

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Tirea · 22/11/2019 12:19

Sorry this is really tmi but I'm worrying so much. Yesterday I was having real problems with tampons, I've been using them since I was about 14-15 and I'm now 23 so it's not a first time using them.

Well anyway, yesterday morning I was having problems with them being very uncomfortable, I remember having one in during the morning and then I went shopping, took myself to the toilet and removed that one, I then remember putting a new tampon in and it also being uncomfortable again (it was like I'd been scratched or it was to dry) but I can't remember if I took the second one out straight away, this is what was worrying me.

I've NEVER forgotten to change tampons before, it's frustrating me. I have text my mum this morning because I'm obviously panicking and she said to have a feel around up there, I have and I can't feel any tampon or the cord.

Now here is another thing, I'm not sexually active yet so when my mum advised me to 'feel' in there I felt very awkward but I felt this lump, I don't know if it's supposed to be there or not but I think this may be why the tampons were uncomfortable? A quick google search and first thing that comes up is cycst or prolapse, so now I'm REALLY freaking out and I'm to shy to go to the doctors. I don't know what to do, can cycsts or prolapse happen to anyone my age? Any advise on what to do would be appreciated Sad

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ScarletGlow · 22/11/2019 16:33

Honestly, just go to the doctors. It's the only way you will get an answer. You can ask for a female doctor so you feel more comfortable. They hear about these issues all the time and it's completely ordinary to them. Good luck.

FadedRed · 22/11/2019 16:37

The ‘lump’ you can feel is most likely your cervix or a full lower bowel. You need to see GP or Practice Nurse who can reassure you all is ok.

Velveteenfruitbowl · 22/11/2019 16:39

It could be anything (including something serious). You really must see a doctor.

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