Course program
Fertilization, implantation and embryogenesis. Diagnosis of pregnancy. The ectopic pregnancy. Trophoblast pathology.Bleeding in pregnancy. Abrutio placenta and placenta praevia. infection and vaccines in pregnancy. Diabetes, hypertension and preeclampsia. HELLP syndrome. Acute and chronic fetal distress
Abortion. Voluntary termination of pregnancy, law 194. Preterm birth. Maternal-foetal health assessment. Epidemiology, risk factors, primary and secondary preventions.
Gynecological endocrinology, physiopathology of the age-corresponding menstrual cycle. Puberty, Menopause, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Female contraception. Inflammation of the female genital system. Inflammatory pelvic disease. Gynecologic cancers.
Dysmenorrhea, acute and chronic pelvic pain. Emergencies in gynecology. Risk factors, prevention and vaccines in gynecology and obstetrics.
Traditional and Minimally invasive surgery in gynecology.
Prerequisites
In-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems and the pathophysiology of reproduction.
Books
- Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia G. Bolis
- Ginecologia e Ostetricia. Autori Pescetto - De Cecco - Pecorari - Ragni
- Ginecologia e Ostetricia, Zanoio , Barcellona e Zacchè
- Ginecologia e Ostetricia Bombelli F. Castiglioni M.T.
Teaching materials used during the lessons (PowerPoint presentations, videos, etc.)
Teaching mode
The program is delivered through lectures and Professionalizing Practical Activities (APP) conducted at the services of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including outpatient clinics, hospital wards, the obstetric emergency department, delivery room, and operating theater.
Exam mode
The exam is conducted in person and consists of questions based on the course content. The grade is given on a scale of thirty.
Bibliography
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