GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY

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MARIA GRAZIA PORPORA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

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
Piacenti I, Tius V, Viscardi MF, Biasioli A, Arcieri M, Restaino S, Muzii L, Vizzielli G, Porpora MG. Dienogest vs. combined oral contraceptive: A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and side effects to inform evidence-based guidelines. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 May 1. doi: 10.1111/aogs.15145. Viscardi MF, Piacenti I, Musella A, Cacciamani L, Piccioni MG, Manganaro L, Muzii L, Porpora MG. Endometriosis in Adolescents: A Closer Look at the Pain Characteristics and Atypical Symptoms: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Clin Med. 2025 Feb 19;14(4):1392. -Koninckx PR, Ussia A, Adamyan L, Wattiez A, Gomel V, Martin DC. Pathogenesis of endometriosis: the genetic/epigenetic theory. Fertil Steril. 2019 Feb;111(2):327-340. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.10.013. -Schramm K, Nees J, Hoffmann J, Bruckner T, Haun MW, Maatouk I, Stepan H, Schott S. Emergency consultations in obstetrics: identification of decisive, contributing and associated factors. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2020 Oct;302(4):821-828. doi: 10.1007/s00404-020-05662-8 -Sasaki KJ, Miller CE. Adnexal torsion: review of the literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2014 Mar-Apr;21(2):196-202. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.09.010. Epub 2013 Oct 12. PMID: 24126258. -Sentilhes L, Galley-Raulin F, Boithias C, et al. Staffing needs for unscheduled activity in obstetrics and gynecology. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Feb;245:19-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.11.020.Khafaga A, Goldstein SR. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2019 Dec;46(4):595-605. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2019.07.001. Epub 2019 Sep 25. PMID: 31677744. -Mummert T, Gnugnoli DM. Ectopic Pregnancy. 2020 Nov 20. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan–. PMID: 30969682. -Batur P, Kransdorf LN, Casey PM. Emergency Contraception. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016 Jun;91(6):802-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.02.018. PMID: 27261868. -Festin MPR. Overview of modern contraception. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2020 Jul;66:4-14. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2020.03.004. Epub 2020 Mar 13. PMID: 32291177. -Porpora MG, Medda E, Abballe A, Bolli S, De Angelis I, di Domenico A, Ferro A, Ingelido AM, Maggi A, Panici PB, De Felip E. Endometriosis and organochlorinated environmental pollutants: a case-control study on Italian women of reproductive age. Environ Health Perspect. 2009 Jul;117(7):1070-5. doi: 10.1289/ehp.0800273.
MARIA GRAZIA PICCIONI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Diagnosis in female genital infertility Oogenesis
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
Books
• Ginecologia ed Ostetricia. Ian Symonds,Sabaratnam Arulkumaran. Editore: Antonio Delfino Editore Edizione: 6. Data di Pubblicazione: 2021
Frequency
In class
Exam mode
Oral test
Lesson mode
Traditional
PAOLA GALOPPI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Changes in the duration of pregnancy: Threat of abortion, miscarriage, internal: complete and incomplete. Causes, diagnosis and medical and surgical therapy and its complications. Recurrent abortion: genetic factors, diagnostic and therapeutic protocol. Menopause: Definition, Epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis and therapy. Hormone replacement therapy, risks and benefits, current therapeutic protocols. Short, medium and long term alterations. Post-menopausal osteoporosis
Prerequisites
Students must already have knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology of reproduction and have complied with the prerequisites required. Course attendance is mandatory
Books
Ginecologia e Ostetricia, Zanoio , Barcellona e Zacchè Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia G. Bolis Ginecologia e Ostetricia. Autori Pescetto - De Cecco - Pecorari - Ragni Ginecologia e Ostetricia Bombelli F. Castiglioni M.T.
Teaching mode
The lectures will be carried out in the classroom according to the calendar and the students will have available the material used during the lessons. Insights will be carried out through seminars and practical experiences during the attendance at the outpatient clinics and departments of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ADP).
Frequency
obbligatoria
Exam mode
The evaluation will be with an oral examination and is aimed at verifying of theoretical knowledge and effective understanding of the topics and clinical skills of the student. Attendance at lessons is mandatory and ADP will be taken into consideration
Lesson mode
Didattica frontale/tradizionale
GIORGIA PERNIOLA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Anatomy of the female genital system Epidemiology of gynecological and obstetric diseases Management of physiological pregnancy. Prenatal diagnosis: non-invasive methods and invasive techniques Ovarian and menstrual cycle Abnormal uterine bleeding Endometriosis Ovarian tumors Infections during pregnancy Cervical cancer Endometrial cancer Twin pregnancy Obstetric pathology: preeclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP syndrome Diabetes in pregnancy abortion, ectopic pregnancy Childbirth and puerperium Emergency in obstetrics. Alloimmunization Infections of the female genital tract Contraception Management of high-risk pregnancies
Prerequisites
Knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical emergencies and anatomy
Books
bolis
Frequency
frontale
Exam mode
knowledge of the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies
Bibliography
benedetti panici, scambia,
Lesson mode
lessons with slides
FEDERICA TOMAO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Anatomy of the pelvis. Prevention in gynecology Benign pathology of the uterus Benign pathology of adnexa Gynecological oncology: ovary, uterus, cervix. Benign breast disease Malignant breast disease
Prerequisites
The student must have basic knowledge in the fields of epidemiology, anatomy, clinical pathology, endocrinology and information technology
Books
Elementi di ostetricia e ginecologia. Per le Scuole per infermieri professionali, assistenti sanitari e assistenti sociali di Giancarlo Tosolini, Giuseppe Colucci Editore: Piccin-Nuova Libraria
Frequency
Presence in at least 70% of teaching commitments
Exam mode
Oral examination or written quiz will be chosen according to number of student enrolled An interim evaluation will be performed at half Course
Lesson mode
Frontal teaching with ongoing learning tests on the topics covered in the teaching program.
  • Lesson code10596566
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • Coursecorso|33561
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year6th year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMED/40
  • CFU4
  • Subject areaDiscipline ostetrico-ginecologiche, medicina della riproduzione e sessuologia medica