Obstetrics and Gynecology

A.Y. 2019/2020
5
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
MED/40
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide an adequate basic knowledge for the protection of women's health under a gender perspective. In particular, the course aims to achieve the specific educational objectives of pathophysiology with a preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic profile of: main functional and organic alterations (benign and non-benign) of the female genital apparatus, male and female fertility, procreation, pregnancy, prenatal morbidity, delivery, breastfeeding and puerperium, and menopause.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student must show an adequate theoretical knowledge in the field of the physiopathology of human reproduction, obstetric and gynecological pathology (benign and non-benign). The student must also have acquired basic notions of diagnostics and therapy, in order to allowing: adequate framing of the main obstetric and gynecological problems, applications in the field of obstetric-gynecological first aid and collaboration and differential diagnosis with other medical specialties.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

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Course syllabus
Anatomy of the reproductive system
Physiology of the functioning of the female endocrine system
Pathology of the female endocrine system
Benign uterine pathologies
Endometriosis
PCOS
Uterine and ovarian tumors, PAP test
Physiological changes of the pregnant woman
Growth and well-being of the fetus
Pathology of fetal growth
Gestational diabetes
Twin pregnancies
Hypertensive pathologies in pregnancy and HEELP
Infections in pregnancy
Feeding time
Assisted reproduction
Gynecological and obstetric surgical emergencies
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of biological, physiology, anatomy is required
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Ostetricia e Ginecologia di G Bolis
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written and oral exam with multiple questions
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 60 hours
Shifts: