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Health professions degree in
Midwifery
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
cod. 1008242

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Roberto BERRETTA
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
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES I

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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.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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