Cervical nodule.... normal???!!!?

I have been experiencing a lot of burning pain and swelling on my left side, lower abdomen, after intercourse... Even know it is bothering me a bit. I went to the OBGYN and he told me that I do have a nodule on my cervix but it is normal... I don't understand how that can be normal especially when it is obviously causing me some discomfort... Also I think that I have some displaysia present in the same area but he told me it is just a skin tag. He also sent me for an ultrasound 'just to get closure on this if it is possible'. I have been going to this OBGYN for a long time and he is a great doctor BUT I don't know about this diagnosis. Of course I don't want anything to be wrong, however I don't think pain of any kind is normal.

What other types of issues could I have in the lower left abdominal area... I have had an ovarian cyst before on that side but I don't believe that is the problem.

He also suggested that becoming sexually active after an extended break could be an issue

There are types of cysts which may be found on the cervix which are an incidental finding, meaning they do not cause any adverse health effects. I don't know if this is the type of "nodule" which your doctor found, but these cysts are called Nabothian Cysts. Many women have them, don't know they have them, and do not experience any problems from them. We see them on pelvic ultrasounds often.

"In most cases, your doctor discovers that you have nabothian cysts during a routine gynecological exam. They almost always are considered to be normal.....Nabothian cysts do not cause any symptoms."

http://www.health.am/diseases/more/nabot...

More info here:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

So, although you are having problems and symptoms, it probably would not be related to Nabothian Cysts. I cannot think of another type of cervical nodule........

A pelvic ultrasound is a good idea. There could be something else going on which is causing your symptoms, such as ovarian cysts or fibroids. I am assuming you have also had tests to rule out any type of infection.... I have never heard of your types of symptoms because you are recently sexually active again, so that I cannot comment on!

This is a list of all of the conditions which can cause painful intercourse. Some of them, I am sure, you can rule out immediately. If some of these conditions are unfamiliar to you, you can go to the website and click on any of the conditions for more information.....

"Vaginal dryness:
Inadequate foreplay
Poor sexual technique
Sexual anxiety
Menopause
Perimenopause
Recent childbirth - due to both reduced libido and physical vaginal injuries or stretching.
Lactation - the requirements of breastfeeding causes vaginal dryness from reduced hormone levels.
Sjogren's syndrome
Scleroderma

Some other physical medical disorder causes of intercourse pain in women include:
Vaginal injury - such as a bruised vagina from many possible causes (such as from a previous episode of painful or forceful intercourse)
Pregnancy
Post-childbirth - many women experience intercourse pain while the vagina recovers from childbirth changes.
Episiotomy - if this procedure is performed for childbirth, this can cause painful intercourse.
Vaginal infection
Cystitis
Urethritis
Vaginal infection
Vulva infection
Skin condition
Atrophic vaginitis
Vaginal abnormality
Vestigial vagina
Vaginal changes from childbirth
Narrow vaginal
Hymen
Endometriosis
Hemorrhoids
Ovarian cyst
Pelvic infection
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Genital tract tumor
Vaginal tumors
Vaginal surgery
Pelvic disorders
Sexual organ disorders
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - suggested by a web site vistor.

Some psychological disorder causes of painful intercourse in women may include:
Sexual pain disorders
Dysparenuia
Vaginismus
Sexual aversion disorders
Anxiety

Some causes of deep penetration intercourse pain in women include:
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic tumor
Irritable bowel syndrome
Endometriosis
Fungal infection of the vagina
Bacterial infection of the vagina
Urethral infection
Bowel infection
Diverticulitis
Peritonitis
Pelvic abscess
Prolapsed uterus
Infection of Bartholin's glands
Episiotomy scar
Allergy
Unpenetrated hymen
Salpingitis
Fibroids
Cervical cancer
Cervical tumor
Uterine cancer
Uterine tumor
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian tumor
Ectopic pregnancy"

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/p...

Bottom line is this. If you are uncomfortable by the care given to you by any doctor, a second opinion is always a good idea. Best wishes....

umm.. maybe if you doubt the diagnosis, maybe you can try other doctors and see if they have the same diagnosis.