What Causes Irritation And Itching In The Cervix On The Left Side?

I m 43 and for the past 4 months I ve felt some discomfort in my cervix on the left side. I would describe the discomfort as irritation and mild itching, but not like a yeast infection. My period just stopped and just felt some dryness and discomfort. I tried taking a look with a mirror and notice some growth. Long and thin and I m thinking its rubbing in there and that is why I feel the discomfort. I cant feel it. Its very soft, but I can see it and it doesn t look like it belongs there? I m in the process of setting up a doctor s appointment I just want to know how urgent this could be so I can try to get an appointment as soon as possible. What could this be? and could this be something that I should be concerned with?