Ateneo - UPO

Anatomy of the female genital system; female sexuality; abnormal position of the uterus and genital prolapse; urinary incontinence; genital fistulas; birth trauma; postpartum incontinence.

Testi consigliati:
Pescetto G., De Cecco L., Ginecologia e Ostetricia; Società Editrice Universo

The module aims to allow the learning of the aspects of gynecology related to sexuality and reproduction, with particular regard to their dysfunctions. The course also aims to provide the essential notions on aspects of urogynecology.
The aspects of physiotherapy will then be addressed, in particular as regards the aspects connected to urinary incontinence and postpartum problems.
the course therefore aims to put the student in a position to analyze a single specific case and to argue about its resolution through an adequate diagnostic therapeutic path including anatomical knowledge and analysis of the results of appropriate tests and diagnostic examinations aimed at treatment and care of the most suitable patient

The student should know normal human anatomy.
Attendance of the integrated course

frontal lessons

The exam consists of a written test with multiple choice questions on the topics covered during the course. Students who pass the written test must pass an oral test on the same topics, with particular regard to any topics not passed in the written test.
The student must demonstrate that he has assimilated the basic notions of urogynecology and the related physiotherapy aspects

Female anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
pregnancy and childbirth.
maternal and fetal birth injuries.
dystochic delivery.
shoulder dystocia.
obstetric operations.
genital prolapse diagnosis staging surgical and integrated treatment.
female urinary incontinence diagnosis staging surgical and integrated treatment.
Surgical innovation in the field of pelvic floor disorders.

demonstrate that they possess the minimum knowledge requirements of the various topics covered during the lessons