PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Midwifery
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2018/2019
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2019/2020
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
2
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
24
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (24 hours)
Requirements: 

To be able to follow this course and to achieve the requested skills, the student should have prior knowledge achieved from previous courses.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

The course will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of physiology related to major clinically relevant pathologies and topics in human reproduction. Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate in-depth knowledge in common problems and diseases of the reproductive system in females.

The course will deal with the following contents:
- Menstrual disorders
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Infertility
- Assisted reproductive technology
- Uterine myomas and reproduction
- Uterine malformations and reproduction
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Endocrine disruptors
- Fertility preservation in cancer patients

F. Bombelli, M.T. Castiglioni. Ginecologia e Ostetricia. Società Editrice Esculapio. IV Ed.2014
Lecture slides are available upon request