YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2002: Re: cervical cyst

Re: cervical cyst

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:45:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Priya wrote: >
>I'm 25 years old. I have been having cervical infections in the past.
>After I had my baby two years ago, I was treated for cervicitis and had
>a cryo--(I forgot the word). THe inflammated area was burned by a laser
>procedures. I started taking OC (marvelon) since then. My gynaec told
>me that I'm prone to infection and that OC may cause them to return. So,
>she told me to come back for a routine check up every sixth months.
>Since I had my procedure, I've haven't had any infection. Since last
>September I could feel a small lump on my cervix on self exam. I
>thought it would go away, it slowly seems to get bigger. For some
>reasons, I haven't been able to see my old doctor. I went to a new
>gynaec in December, she did a pap smear and told me it was normal. She
>also said that there is no lump only a tear in the cervix. But I never
>felt the tear before that. Now, the lump is getting bigger. It's
>almost closing off my cervical opening. I'm going to go and see my old
>doctor. I just wanted to know, what is the procedure for treatment
>here. Could it be cancerous? or is it a regular cervical problem? What
>kind of treatment would it require?
>
>Thank you.

it could be a Nabothian cyst, a blocked cervical gland that is benign. No treatment is needed

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

**this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician**
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