I have a tiny bump near my cervix. What could cause it?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 45 years old. I had a normal PAP two years ago. I have three children ranging from 5 years to 17 years. I am only on a low dose of blood pressure medication. I discovered a tiny bump on my cervix. It cannot have been there more than three months at most.

I have no bleeding and have regular cycles. Otherwise, I am completely normal. I have an appointment with my gynecologist next month on the third. But wondering if I should be concerned about cervical cancer?

I feel like the likelihood is small given my history of clear PAP results, but also worried.

Please give your suggestions.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through the details you have provided.

Based on the facts that you have been regularly following with your PAP (Papanicolaou test) smear screening, and also the last one being done just years ago being normal, the likelihood of this bump on the cervix being cancerous is pretty low.

Also, you mentioned you are totally asymptomatic, not having any inter-menstrual or post-coital bleeding or any unhealthy discharge, so rest assured. I would like to know how you discovered this tiny bump. Is it through an ultrasound or self felt?

Sometimes there can be Nabothian glands on the cervix, which get infected and later become Nabothian cysts and appear as bumps. They are absolutely normal and non-cancerous. Please provide the details about how this bump on the cervix was found, if possible.

But anyhow, it would always be good if your gynecologist also has a look at your cervix during the gynecologic examination. I hope that this helps to relieve your anxiety to an extent until you can get in touch with your gynecologist.

Please revert in case of any further queries.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is always better to be safe and get examined in case of any doubt. Most likely, it is not a cancerous growth. Stay positive. Everything will be fine. Visit your gynecologist at the scheduled appointment.

Also, do not forget to get screened with PAP smears every three years or combined PAP smear and HPV DNA (human papillomaviruses deoxyribonucleic acid) testing every five years.

I hope this was helpful.

Thank you.