Cervical ectropion

Question 1

What is cervical ectropion

Answer 1

When columnar epithelium endocervix has extended out to ectocervix
Lining of endocervix becomes visible on examination of cervix speculum

Question 1

What is cervical ectropion

Answer 1

When columnar epithelium endocervix has extended out to ectocervix
Lining of endocervix becomes visible on examination of cervix speculum

Question 1

What is cervical ectropion

Answer 1

When columnar epithelium endocervix has extended out to ectocervix
Lining of endocervix becomes visible on examination of cervix speculum

Question 2

Why does cervical ectropion often present with postcoital bleeding

Answer 2

Columnar epithelium cells more fragile and prone to trauma - more likely to bleed in intercourse

Question 3

What is cervical ectropion ass with

Answer 3

higher oestrogen levels and more common in younger women, COCP and pregnancy

Question 4

What is the main presentation of cervical ectropion

Answer 4

Postcoital bleeding

Question 5

What is the transformation zone

Answer 5

Border between columnar epithelium of endocervix (canal) and stratified squamous epithelium of ectocervix (outer area of cervix visible on speculum examination)
When trasnformation zone located on ectocervix visible during speculum examination as border between two epithelial types

Question 6

Presentation of vaginal ectropion

Answer 6

Increased vaginal discharge
Vaginal bleeding
Dyspareunia

Question 7

How does speculum of vaginal ectropion look

Answer 7

Well demarcated border between redder velvety columnar epithelium extending from os
and pale pink squamous epithelium of endocervix

Question 8

Is cervical ectropion a contraindication for the COCP

Answer 8

NO

Question 9

How can problematic bleeding form cervical ectropion be treated

Answer 9

Cauterisation using silver nitrate or cold coagulation during colposcopy

Question 10

Does cervical ectropion need treatement ?

Answer 10

no