Teaching code

4S01927

Teacher

Paolo Moghetti

Coordinator

Paolo Moghetti

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM

Period

2° semestre dal Feb 20, 2023 al May 31, 2023.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The aim of this course is to provide medical students with theoretical and practical tools in order to broaden their knowledge of some endocrinological issues (menstrual dysfunction, hyperandrogenism), which are of special interest to both endocrinologists and gynecologists.
These conditions are extremely common, their prevalence being at least 10% among women of reproductive age. Moreover, these alterations may have a number of relevant medical implications, including quality of life, reproduction and, later in life, a potential increase in cardiovascular risk.
At the end of the course students should know:
- The main aspects of the menstrual cycle physiology;
- The different abnormalities underlying menstrual cycle dysfunction, and how to investigate these alterations;
- In particular, how to diagnose the polycystic ovary syndrome and how to investigate the associated clinical abnormalities, with brief notes on the therapeutic approach;
- The pathophysiology of hirsutism, the available diagnostic tools, and the potential therapeutic strategies for this condition.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Desirable preparatory knowledge includes physiology, pharmacology, endocrinology and metabolism, and obstetrics and gynecology. Preferably, the course is for 4th-6th year medical students.

Program

1. Pathophysiology of the menstrual cycle: physiology of the reproductive cycle in women, diseases underlying menstrual dysfunction, investigations to assess these alterations.
2. Pathophysiology of hyperandrogenism. Etiology and clinical features of androgen excess. Diagnostic workup of hyperandrogenism. Brief summary of available tools for the treatment of hyperandrogenism.
3. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Short background on diagnosis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, medical implications and potential late complications of PCOS. Brief summary of potential strategies for the treatment of PCOS.
4. Clinical cases of menstrual dysfunction and/or hyperandrogenism. Interactive discussion on the appropriate diagnostic workup.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Lessons, pbl (clinical case problem solving, with interactive discussion)

Learning assessment procedures

There is no exam.

Evaluation criteria

Statement of qualification, based on student's attendance of lessons.
Lessons are scheduled at 17:30, in the following days:
5 april: Informatics room, Biological Institutes;
12 april: Room G, "Lente Didattica";
19 april: Room G, "Lente Didattica";
26 april: Room G, "Lente Didattica".

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Not applicable

Exam language

Non applicabile