Obstetrics and Gynecology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
To know the pathophysiological, clinical, and psychological issues (from the preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic point of view), concerning fertility, procreation, pregnancy and childbirth, the puerperium about sexuality and its reflexes in these phases of a woman's life. Knowledge of the main periconceptional and perinatal screening methods, invasive and non-invasive prenatal diagnosis.
Being able to recognize the most common forms of gynecological pathology, indicating the essential preventive and therapeutic measures, and identifying the conditions that require the specialist's professional contribution.
Being able to recognize the most common forms of gynecological pathology, indicating the essential preventive and therapeutic measures, and identifying the conditions that require the specialist's professional contribution.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will possess knowledge related to:
a) physiopathology and clinic of the female genital apparatus, functional and instrumental semeiotics, clinical methodology, traditional and minimally invasive therapy and surgery in gynecology;
b) reproductive pathophysiology, pregnancy screening aimed at predicting fetal and maternal pathologies, diagnosis and treatment criteria of most important obstetric syndromes
He will be able to recognize the most frequent forms of gynecological pathology, indicating preventive and therapeutic measures and identifying the conditions that require the specialist's professional contribution.
He will be able to recognize the risk conditions of the most common fetal-maternal pathologies and to indicate the preventive and therapeutic measures of competence of the specialist.
a) physiopathology and clinic of the female genital apparatus, functional and instrumental semeiotics, clinical methodology, traditional and minimally invasive therapy and surgery in gynecology;
b) reproductive pathophysiology, pregnancy screening aimed at predicting fetal and maternal pathologies, diagnosis and treatment criteria of most important obstetric syndromes
He will be able to recognize the most frequent forms of gynecological pathology, indicating preventive and therapeutic measures and identifying the conditions that require the specialist's professional contribution.
He will be able to recognize the risk conditions of the most common fetal-maternal pathologies and to indicate the preventive and therapeutic measures of competence of the specialist.
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
Linea Policlinico
Course syllabus
Clinical anatomy and congenital anomalies of the female genital system
Physiology of the ovulatory cycle and reproduction
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence
Female sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
Menstrual cycle anomalies and hyperandrogenism
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic infections
Gender violence
Uterine fibroids - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility, medically assisted procreation
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
Cervical carcinoma: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Pre-malignant and malignant pathologies of the vulva and endometrium
Ovarian tumors: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Changes in the maternal organism during pregnancy: an opportunity for women's health
Pathology of the first trimester: abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Trophoblast pathology
Law 194-Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Obstetric screening and genetic counseling for maternal and fetal risk conditions
Medicines and vaccinations during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Early and late fetal hypodevelopment
Multiple pregnancy
Infections transmitted from mother to child
Third trimester blood losses - Rh isoimmunization
Surveillance of full-term and post-term pregnancy
Labor: eutocic delivery and main dystocias
Postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
The first thousand days and breastfeeding
Physiology of the ovulatory cycle and reproduction
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence
Female sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
Menstrual cycle anomalies and hyperandrogenism
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic infections
Gender violence
Uterine fibroids - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility, medically assisted procreation
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
Cervical carcinoma: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Pre-malignant and malignant pathologies of the vulva and endometrium
Ovarian tumors: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Changes in the maternal organism during pregnancy: an opportunity for women's health
Pathology of the first trimester: abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Trophoblast pathology
Law 194-Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Obstetric screening and genetic counseling for maternal and fetal risk conditions
Medicines and vaccinations during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Early and late fetal hypodevelopment
Multiple pregnancy
Infections transmitted from mother to child
Third trimester blood losses - Rh isoimmunization
Surveillance of full-term and post-term pregnancy
Labor: eutocic delivery and main dystocias
Postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
The first thousand days and breastfeeding
Prerequisites for admission
To understand and start the course, the student must have undertaken the propedeutic exams described in the regulation of the Medical School. In fact, knowledge of general notions of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathological anatomy and radiodiagnostics represents an essential prerequisite for the student who wants to follow the course profitably.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. The slides of most of the lessons are uploaded to the Ariel platform. Practical activities (exercises) in the ward, outpatient clinics, operating room and delivery room to be planned based on the number of students
Teaching Resources
Available, free of charge, on the Unimi Digital Library:
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per student, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per student, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral test at the end of the course. The criteria used to assign the grade will include clarity of presentation, use of appropriate technical-scientific language, theoretical knowledge and resolution of clinical cases for the obstetrics and gynecology area.
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 48 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Shifts:
Turno
Professors:
Barbara Giussy, Cetin Irene, Parazzini Fabio, Persico Nicola, Vercellini Paolo PietroLinea San Donato
Course syllabus
Clinical anatomy and congenital anomalies of the female genital system
Physiology of the ovulatory cycle and reproduction
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence
Female sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
Menstrual cycle anomalies and hyperandrogenism
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic infections
Gender violence
Uterine fibroids - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility, medically assisted procreation
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
Cervical carcinoma: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Pre-malignant and malignant pathologies of the vulva and endometrium
Ovarian tumors: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Changes in the maternal organism during pregnancy: an opportunity for women's health
Pathology of the first trimester: abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Trophoblast pathology
Law 194-Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Obstetric screening and genetic counseling for maternal and fetal risk conditions
Medicines and vaccinations during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Early and late fetal hypodevelopment
Multiple pregnancy
Infections transmitted from mother to child
Third trimester blood losses - Rh isoimmunization
Surveillance of full-term and post-term pregnancy
Labor: eutocic delivery and main dystocias
Postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
The first thousand days and breastfeeding
Physiology of the ovulatory cycle and reproduction
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence
Female sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
Menstrual cycle anomalies and hyperandrogenism
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic infections
Gender violence
Uterine fibroids - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility, medically assisted procreation
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
Cervical carcinoma: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Pre-malignant and malignant pathologies of the vulva and endometrium
Ovarian tumors: pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
Changes in the maternal organism during pregnancy: an opportunity for women's health
Pathology of the first trimester: abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Trophoblast pathology
Law 194-Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Obstetric screening and genetic counseling for maternal and fetal risk conditions
Medicines and vaccinations during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Early and late fetal hypodevelopment
Multiple pregnancy
Infections transmitted from mother to child
Third trimester blood losses - Rh isoimmunization
Surveillance of full-term and post-term pregnancy
Labor: eutocic delivery and main dystocias
Postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
The first thousand days and breastfeeding
Prerequisites for admission
To understand and start the course, the student must have undertaken the propedeutic exams described in the regulation of the Medical School. In fact, knowledge of general notions of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathological anatomy and radiodiagnostics represents an essential prerequisite for the student who wants to follow the course profitably.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. The slides of most of the lessons are uploaded to the Ariel platform. Practical activities (exercises) in the ward, outpatient clinics, operating room and delivery room to be planned based on the number of students
Teaching Resources
Available, free of charge, on the Unimi Digital Library:
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per student, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per student, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral test at the end of the course. The criteria used to assign the grade will include clarity of presentation, use of appropriate technical-scientific language, theoretical knowledge and resolution of clinical cases for the obstetrics and gynecology area.
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 48 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Professor:
Vignali Michele
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Vignali MicheleLinea San Giuseppe
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 48 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours