Module Details

Pathophysiology of Reproduction

MC113

Course
Pathophysiology of Reproduction
Code
MC113
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2019/2020
Degree Programme
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
8
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/40 - Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
6
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Overview of reproduction in animals and humans
alterations of the menstrual cycle, hints of gynecological endocrinology
diagnosis of infertility infertility therapy
Reference Texts
Di Rienzo- Trattato di ginecologia ed ostetricia. Verduci Editore
Learning Outcomes
The student will have to know the evolution of the reproductive model (from polytocyc animals to monotocic man), the basics of the ovarian cycle and its main alterations, the gynecological pathologies that can interfere with the reproductive outcome of the woman and their diagnosis and treatment
Prerequisites
notion of anatomy , pathological anatomy, endocrinology
Teaching Methods
Powerpoint slides ,interactive CD-Rom and teaching web sites
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request
specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse

e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-
students-physical-or-learning-disabilities

Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted
the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination
modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
The exam will take place through a written test with multiple choice questions concerning the topics covered during the course in conjunction with the other courses of the module.
The student must demonstrate that he has assimilated the notions of gynecology, and gynecological endocrinology essential for the cultural completion of the graduating student
Detailed Syllabus
Animal and human models of reproduction
Gynecological endocrinology : pathophysiology of the ovarian cycle - diagnosis of amenorrhea - micropolycystic ovary syndrome
Infertility : causes diagnosis and therapy
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student must have acquired the knowledge and skills to be able to diagnose and direct to the most appropriate treatment all the states of alteration of human reproductive potential including infertility
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