Obstetrics and Gynecology
A.Y. 2023/2024
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.
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
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
Pathophysiology of the ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence, congenital anomalies of the female genital tract
Menstrual cycle anomalies and hyperandrogenism
Gender violence
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections of the genital tract
Uterine fibroids - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility: male and female diagnostics and medically assisted procreation techniques
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
HPV infection
Gynecological malignancies: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Fertilization and placentation
Changes in the maternal organism during pregnancy: opportunities for women's health
Pregnancy monitoring
Pathology of the first trimester: spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Trophoblast pathology
Law 194-Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Prenatal diagnosis: screening and invasive diagnosis
Medicines and vaccinations during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Intrauterine growth retardation
Multiple pregnancy
Infections during pregnancy
Third trimester blood loss, Rh isoimmunization, placenta previa and placental abruption
Surveillance of full-term and post-term pregnancy
Labor: eutocic, dystocic and operative birth
Analgesia in labor
Postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence, congenital anomalies of the female genital tract
Menstrual cycle anomalies and hyperandrogenism
Gender violence
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections of the genital tract
Uterine fibroids - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility: male and female diagnostics and medically assisted procreation techniques
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
HPV infection
Gynecological malignancies: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Fertilization and placentation
Changes in the maternal organism during pregnancy: opportunities for women's health
Pregnancy monitoring
Pathology of the first trimester: spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Trophoblast pathology
Law 194-Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Prenatal diagnosis: screening and invasive diagnosis
Medicines and vaccinations during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Intrauterine growth retardation
Multiple pregnancy
Infections during pregnancy
Third trimester blood loss, Rh isoimmunization, placenta previa and placental abruption
Surveillance of full-term and post-term pregnancy
Labor: eutocic, dystocic and operative birth
Analgesia in labor
Postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of biological, physiology, anatomy is required
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Multidisciplinary seminars are planned.
Teaching Resources
1. Manuale di Ostetricia e Ginecologia di G Bolis
2. Williams Gynecology
Barbara Hoffman, John Schorge, Karen Bradshaw, Lisa Halvorson, Joseph Schaffer, Marlene Corton
2. Williams Gynecology
Barbara Hoffman, John Schorge, Karen Bradshaw, Lisa Halvorson, Joseph Schaffer, Marlene Corton
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral test with evaluation of scientific language, theoretical knowledge and resolution of clinical scenarios.
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 40 hours
: 20 hours
: 20 hours
Professors:
Parisi Francesca, Savasi Valeria Maria
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