Shadowing Practice: Understanding Cervical Ectropion / Cervical Erosion - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, this is Tom from zerodefinals .com.
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In this video, I'm going to be going through cervical ectropion.
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And you can find written notes on this topic at zerodefinals .com slash
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ectropion or in the gynecology section of the Zerodefinals Obstetrics and Gynae book.
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So let's jump straight in.
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Cervical ectropion can also be called cervical ectopy and cervical erosion.
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Cervical ectropion occurs when the columnar epithelium of the endocervix, which is the canal of the cervix,
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has extended out to the ectocervix, which is the outer area of the cervix that you can see on a speculum examination.
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This means the lining of the endocervix becomes visible on examination of the cervix using a speculum.
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This lining has a slightly different appearance to the normal ectocervix.
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The cells of the endocervix, which are columnar epithelial cells, are more fragile and prone to trauma.
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They're more likely to bleed with sexual intercourse.
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This means cervical ectropion often present with post -coital bleeding.
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Cervical ectropion is associated with higher estrogen levels
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and therefore it's more common in younger women
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and women on the combined contraceptive pill and also during pregnancy when there are higher circulating estrogen levels.
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Next let's talk about the transformation zone
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and the transformation zone is the border between the columnar epithelium of the endocervix
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or the canal and the stratified squamous epithelium of the ectocervix
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which is the outer area of the cervix that you can see on a speculum examination.
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The transformation zone is essentially a border between the two types of epithelium.
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When the transformation zone is located on the ectocervix,
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it's visible during a speculum examination as a well -demarcated border between the two epithelial types.
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Let's talk about the presentation.
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Many cervical ectropion are asymptomatic and they're found incidentally during a speculum examination for another reason, for example during a smear test.
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Ectropion may present with increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding or dysparanunia which is pain during sex
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Intercourse is a common cause of minor trauma to the ectropion triggering episodes of post -coital bleeding
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Examination of the cervix will reveal a well demarcated border between the redder velvety columnar epithelium
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that extends from the endocervix through the os, or the opening of the cervix,
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and the pale pink squamous epithelium of the ectocervix, which covers the rest of the cervix.
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This border is the transformation zone.
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A tom tip for you, it's worth looking up photographs of cervical ectropion and becoming familiar with their appearance.
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They're very common to see on speculum examination and could look alarming the first time you see one.
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Ectropion are not associated with cervical cancer in any way.
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It's worth getting familiar with distinguishing them from the appearance of cervical cancer.
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If you see one, always ask about smears and if you're in any doubt,
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get a senior opinion and consider referral for a colposcopy to look at the ectropion in detail.
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Finally, let's talk about management.
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Asymptomatic ectropion require no treatment.
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Ectropion will typically resolve as the patient gets older, stops taking the combined pill or is no longer pregnant.
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Having a cervical ectropion is not a contraindication to starting the combined contraceptive pill.
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Problematic bleeding is an indication for treatment of cervical ectropion
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and treatment involves cauterization of the ectropion using silver nitrate or cold coagulation during colposcopy.
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Thank you for watching this video.
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Zero to Finals is not just a YouTube channel, there's also a website with detailed notes,
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illustrations and questions, an Instagram account where new questions are posted every day to help you test your knowledge,
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books, flashcards and much more.
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I also have a personal channel where I share my thoughts
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and tips on learning medicine and you can find links to everything in the description of this video.
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See you next time.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Understanding Cervical Ectropion / Cervical Erosion”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: ectropion, cervical, cervix, examination, epithelium. This video has 51 sentences and 652 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:53. The speaker talks at a steady 134 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 71% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| examination noun | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of examining. |
| transformation noun | /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of transforming or the state of being transformed. |
| bleed verb | /ˈbliːd/ | To shed blood through an injured blood vessel. |
| combine verb | /kəmˈbaɪn/ | To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite. |
| pill noun | /pɪl/ | A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| associate noun | /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ | A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or employee. |
| visible adjective | /ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ | Able to be seen. |
| extend verb | /ɛkˈstɛnd/ | To increase in extent. |
| canal noun | /kəˈnæl/ | An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation. |
| trauma noun | /ˈtɹɔm.ə/ | Any injury to the body of a living thing. |
| intercourse noun | /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ | Communication, conversation. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| occur verb | /əˈkɜː/ | To happen or take place. |
| reveal verb | /ɹɪˈviːl/ | To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden. |
| essentially adverb | /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ | In essence: by nature. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go through verb | To travel from one end of something to the other. | |
| look up verb | /ˌlʊk ˈʌp/ | To have better prospects. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be called · is associated · is located |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | endocervix, which is · ectocervix, which is · endocervix, which are |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/, indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like examination, transformation, bleed.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.