I felt a ball, maybe the size of a fist, in my vagina

Hi!

Primarly it's important for me to inform you that I can not do a medical evaluation of you based on a written question like this. In ung.no we can only provide general information and advice. For a medical evaluation you have to see a medical doctor in person.

Based on your description, I understand that you're worried about a new lump or mass you've discovered in your vagina. It's good that you plan to make an appointment with a medical doctor. In Norway you should contact your primary care physician and not a gynecologist directly (unless you want to pay out of pocket for a private gynecologist). Genereally a primary care physician can handle a question and examination like this without a referal to a gynecologist.

What you're describing—a lump with a hole in it that feels soft on the outside but hard on the inside—is difficult to identify without a physical examination. However, what you're feeling is likely a normal part of your anatomy. The cervix (livmortappen in Norwegian), located at the top of the vagina, can feel like a lump with a small hole. Its position and consistency can change throughout your menstrual cycle. During your period, it sits lower in the vagina and may feel harder, while during ovulation, it moves higher and feels softer.

It is highly unlikely that you have a tumor or anything dangerous, but since you're concerned and experiencing these symptoms, you should talk to a doctor or a gynecologist. A doctor can perform an examination to identify what you're feeling and provide an accurate diagnosis. I hope this information is reassuring. The best thing you can do now is follow through with your plan.

Mvh

Legen, ung.no