Midwifery | University of Parma

Professor: - Andrea DALL'ASTA
Academic discipline: Ginecologia e ostetricia (MED/40)
Field: Interdisciplinari e cliniche
Type of training activity: Characterising

10 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

hub: -

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable unavailable

exam calls

Integrated course unit module: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES I

Learning objectives

Knowledge of the physiology of the female genital system in the various stages of life. Ability to provide basic information to patients with changes in the menstrual cycle and in menopause

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Ovarian and menstrual cycle
Fertilization and placentation
Irregular bleeding.
Physiological changes in woman from puberty to menopause
Menopause

Full programme

Ovarian and menstrual cycle and interpretation of the main hormonal values.
Fertilization and placentation.
Changes in the menstrual cycle due to malformation, hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian, uterine, genetic and extra-genital causes.
Physiological changes in women from puberty to menopause.
Menopause: hormonal picture, symptoms and therapy. Premature ovaria failure

Bibliography

- Notes / slides
- Costantini W., Calistri D., “Ostetrica” Vol. I-II-III Ed. Piccin, Padova 2013

Teaching methods

Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Knowledge and skills will be evaluated by means of oral exam.

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