The Woman Between Puberty, Fertility and Menopause
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
Students will be able to recognize the anatomy and physiology of woman's puberty period, fertile period and menopause. They will receive multidisciplinary knowledge, ranging from physiological to psicological and genetic aspects related to these issues.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Students will know the anatomy, physiology and cellular mechanisms related to woman's puberty period, fertile period and menopause.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
Students will be able to give complete and consistent assistance in different clinical cases.
Students will know the anatomy, physiology and cellular mechanisms related to woman's puberty period, fertile period and menopause.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
Students will be able to give complete and consistent assistance in different clinical cases.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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
Sezione: Mantova
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test
Oral examination
Discussion of a clinical case
Examination procedure
Written tests (four - duration up to 30 minutes each)
Oral exam (one)
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Oral examination
Discussion of a clinical case
Examination procedure
Written tests (four - duration up to 30 minutes each)
Oral exam (one)
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Pharmacology
Course syllabus
Pain relievers
Active drugs on the uterus
NSAIDs
Glucocorticoids
Antihistamines and antacids
Antianemics
Active drugs on the uterus
NSAIDs
Glucocorticoids
Antihistamines and antacids
Antianemics
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Arisi E. FARMACI IN GRAVIDANZA EDRA 1° ED., 2002
B.D. Clayton, Y.N. Stock FONDAMENTI DI FARMACOLOGIA PER INFERMIERI EDISES, 2° EDIZIONE ITALIANA A CURA DI PAOLO PREZIOSI, 2007
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA III Libro PICCIN
B.D. Clayton, Y.N. Stock FONDAMENTI DI FARMACOLOGIA PER INFERMIERI EDISES, 2° EDIZIONE ITALIANA A CURA DI PAOLO PREZIOSI, 2007
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA III Libro PICCIN
Medical genetics
Course syllabus
The genetic content of gametes
Female and male meiosis and gametogenesis
Fertilization and formation of the zygote
Genetic causes of male and female infertility and associated reproductive risks
Tumor genetics and cancer predisposition syndromes
Epigenetics: fundamental concepts
Epigenetic changes during intrauterine development: effects on neonatal outcomes and long-term health.
Focus on nutrition during pregnancy, as a factor capable of modulating the epigenome
Female and male meiosis and gametogenesis
Fertilization and formation of the zygote
Genetic causes of male and female infertility and associated reproductive risks
Tumor genetics and cancer predisposition syndromes
Epigenetics: fundamental concepts
Epigenetic changes during intrauterine development: effects on neonatal outcomes and long-term health.
Focus on nutrition during pregnancy, as a factor capable of modulating the epigenome
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA II Libro PICCIN
Boncinelli E. IL CERVELLO, LA MENTE E L'ANIMA OSCAR MONDADORI
Dolto F., Chelo E. ADOLESCENZA ARNOLDO MONDATORI EDITORE
Dei M. ADOLESCENZA E SESSUALITÀ FRANCO ANGELI EDITORE
Boncinelli E. IL CERVELLO, LA MENTE E L'ANIMA OSCAR MONDADORI
Dolto F., Chelo E. ADOLESCENZA ARNOLDO MONDATORI EDITORE
Dei M. ADOLESCENZA E SESSUALITÀ FRANCO ANGELI EDITORE
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Course syllabus
The anatomic-physiology of genital system and breast in relation to the sexual act and conception.
Puberal and menstrual cycle physiology.
Conception knowledge and assistance (gametic transport and ovular fertilization).
The control of fertility: methods, efficiency, indications and assistance.
Female and male infertility: diagnostic outline.
Most important benign pathologies of uterus and ovary (fibroids, endometrial and cervical polyp, ovarian cysts, endometriosis).
Medically assisted procreation: techniques, outcomes, indication, assistance.
Sterilization of women and men: indication, techniques and efficiency.
Physiology of menopause.
Climacteric assistance.
Puberal and menstrual cycle physiology.
Conception knowledge and assistance (gametic transport and ovular fertilization).
The control of fertility: methods, efficiency, indications and assistance.
Female and male infertility: diagnostic outline.
Most important benign pathologies of uterus and ovary (fibroids, endometrial and cervical polyp, ovarian cysts, endometriosis).
Medically assisted procreation: techniques, outcomes, indication, assistance.
Sterilization of women and men: indication, techniques and efficiency.
Physiology of menopause.
Climacteric assistance.
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - Volume 3 - PICCIN 2021
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Speroff, R.H. Glass,N.G. Kase ENDOCRINOLOGIA GINECOLOGICA CLINICA E STERILITÀ, V EDIZIONE CENTRO SCIENTIFICO INTERNAZIONALE
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Speroff, R.H. Glass,N.G. Kase ENDOCRINOLOGIA GINECOLOGICA CLINICA E STERILITÀ, V EDIZIONE CENTRO SCIENTIFICO INTERNAZIONALE
Midwifery
Course syllabus
The growth and change of the female and male body
Emotional and relational aspects of puberty
The questions of the girls and boy
Fertility: midwifery care. The decoding of diagnostic tests
Midwifery care to the sterile couple
Menopause and andropause: midwifery care and decoding of diagnostic tests
The pelvic floor: education and re-education
Emotional and relational aspects of puberty
The questions of the girls and boy
Fertility: midwifery care. The decoding of diagnostic tests
Midwifery care to the sterile couple
Menopause and andropause: midwifery care and decoding of diagnostic tests
The pelvic floor: education and re-education
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Clinical psychology
Course syllabus
The physiology of the human psyche
Psyche and gender identity (male and female)
The main mental disorders and the possible link with gender identity and sexual and reproductive life
Some psychic "symptoms" in women and the possible link with parenting
Sterility and psychic implication of the parental limit
Menopause and psychic implications
Psyche and gender identity (male and female)
The main mental disorders and the possible link with gender identity and sexual and reproductive life
Some psychic "symptoms" in women and the possible link with parenting
Sterility and psychic implication of the parental limit
Menopause and psychic implications
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Mauri M.C. ARGOMENTI DI PSICHIATRIA HOA, 1995
Mauri M.C. QUANDO LA FANTASIA SI AMMALA TODARIANA EDITRICE
Mauri M.C. QUANDO LA FANTASIA SI AMMALA TODARIANA EDITRICE
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Righi Lorella
Medical genetics
MED/03 - MEDICAL GENETICS - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Scillitani Ester
Midwifery
MED/47 - MIDWIFERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Di Stefano Rosalia
Obstetrics and gynaecology
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 75 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Marelli Ornella
Sezione: Milano
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test
Oral examination
Discussion of a clinical case
Examination procedure
Written tests (four - duration up to 30 minutes each)
Oral exam (one)
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Oral examination
Discussion of a clinical case
Examination procedure
Written tests (four - duration up to 30 minutes each)
Oral exam (one)
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Pharmacology
Course syllabus
Pain relievers
Active drugs on the uterus
NSAIDs
Glucocorticoids
Antihistamines and antacids
Antianemics
Active drugs on the uterus
NSAIDs
Glucocorticoids
Antihistamines and antacids
Antianemics
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Teaching Resources
Arisi E. FARMACI IN GRAVIDANZA EDRA 1° ED., 2002
B.D. Clayton, Y.N. Stock FONDAMENTI DI FARMACOLOGIA PER INFERMIERI EDISES, 2° EDIZIONE ITALIANA A CURA DI PAOLO PREZIOSI, 2007
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA III Libro PICCIN
B.D. Clayton, Y.N. Stock FONDAMENTI DI FARMACOLOGIA PER INFERMIERI EDISES, 2° EDIZIONE ITALIANA A CURA DI PAOLO PREZIOSI, 2007
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA III Libro PICCIN
Medical genetics
Course syllabus
The genetic content of gametes
Female and male meiosis and gametogenesis
Fertilization and formation of the zygote
Genetic causes of male and female infertility and associated reproductive risks
Tumor genetics and cancer predisposition syndromes
Epigenetics: fundamental concepts
Epigenetic changes during intrauterine development: effects on neonatal outcomes and long-term health.
Focus on nutrition during pregnancy, as a factor capable of modulating the epigenome
Female and male meiosis and gametogenesis
Fertilization and formation of the zygote
Genetic causes of male and female infertility and associated reproductive risks
Tumor genetics and cancer predisposition syndromes
Epigenetics: fundamental concepts
Epigenetic changes during intrauterine development: effects on neonatal outcomes and long-term health.
Focus on nutrition during pregnancy, as a factor capable of modulating the epigenome
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA II Libro PICCIN
Boncinelli E. IL CERVELLO, LA MENTE E L'ANIMA OSCAR MONDADORI
Dolto F., Chelo E. ADOLESCENZA ARNOLDO MONDATORI EDITORE
Dei M. ADOLESCENZA E SESSUALITÀ FRANCO ANGELI EDITORE
Boncinelli E. IL CERVELLO, LA MENTE E L'ANIMA OSCAR MONDADORI
Dolto F., Chelo E. ADOLESCENZA ARNOLDO MONDATORI EDITORE
Dei M. ADOLESCENZA E SESSUALITÀ FRANCO ANGELI EDITORE
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Course syllabus
The anatomic-physiology of genital system and breast in relation to the sexual act and conception.
Puberal and menstrual cycle physiology.
Conception knowledge and assistance (gametic transport and ovular fertilization).
The control of fertility: methods, efficiency, indications and assistance.
Female and male infertility: diagnostic outline.
Most important benign pathologies of uterus and ovary (fibroids, endometrial and cervical polyp, ovarian cysts, endometriosis).
Medically assisted procreation: techniques, outcomes, indication, assistance.
Sterilization of women and men: indication, techniques and efficiency.
Physiology of menopause.
Climacteric assistance.
Puberal and menstrual cycle physiology.
Conception knowledge and assistance (gametic transport and ovular fertilization).
The control of fertility: methods, efficiency, indications and assistance.
Female and male infertility: diagnostic outline.
Most important benign pathologies of uterus and ovary (fibroids, endometrial and cervical polyp, ovarian cysts, endometriosis).
Medically assisted procreation: techniques, outcomes, indication, assistance.
Sterilization of women and men: indication, techniques and efficiency.
Physiology of menopause.
Climacteric assistance.
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - Volume 3 - PICCIN 2021
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Speroff, R.H. Glass,N.G. Kase ENDOCRINOLOGIA GINECOLOGICA CLINICA E STERILITÀ, V EDIZIONE CENTRO SCIENTIFICO INTERNAZIONALE
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Speroff, R.H. Glass,N.G. Kase ENDOCRINOLOGIA GINECOLOGICA CLINICA E STERILITÀ, V EDIZIONE CENTRO SCIENTIFICO INTERNAZIONALE
Midwifery
Course syllabus
The growth and change of the female and male body
Emotional and relational aspects of puberty
The questions of the girls and boy
Fertility: midwifery care. The decoding of diagnostic tests
Midwifery care to the sterile couple
Menopause and andropause: midwifery care and decoding of diagnostic tests
The pelvic floor: education and re-education
Emotional and relational aspects of puberty
The questions of the girls and boy
Fertility: midwifery care. The decoding of diagnostic tests
Midwifery care to the sterile couple
Menopause and andropause: midwifery care and decoding of diagnostic tests
The pelvic floor: education and re-education
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA II Libro PICCIN
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Clinical psychology
Course syllabus
The physiology of the human psyche
Psyche and gender identity (male and female)
The main mental disorders and the possible link with gender identity and sexual and reproductive life
Some psychic "symptoms" in women and the possible link with parenting
Sterility and psychic implication of the parental limit
Menopause and psychic implications
Psyche and gender identity (male and female)
The main mental disorders and the possible link with gender identity and sexual and reproductive life
Some psychic "symptoms" in women and the possible link with parenting
Sterility and psychic implication of the parental limit
Menopause and psychic implications
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Teaching Resources
Mauri M.C. ARGOMENTI DI PSICHIATRIA HOA, 1995
Mauri M.C. QUANDO LA FANTASIA SI AMMALA TODARIANA EDITRICE
Mauri M.C. QUANDO LA FANTASIA SI AMMALA TODARIANA EDITRICE
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Mauri Massimo Carlo
Medical genetics
MED/03 - MEDICAL GENETICS - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Tabano Silvia Maria
Midwifery
MED/47 - MIDWIFERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Mauri Paola Agnese
Obstetrics and gynaecology
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 75 hours
Pharmacology
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor:
Marelli Ornella
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Reception:
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Reception:
Available on request
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