UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women&#039;s Health

Reproductive Health provides knowledge of the diagnosis and management of many aspects of reproductive and sexual health. Topics covered include polycystic...

Reproductive Health provides knowledge of the diagnosis and management of many aspects of reproductive and sexual health. Topics covered include polycystic ovary syndrome, amenorrhea, hirsutism, anovulation, premature ovarian failure, pituitary/adrenal disease, premenstrual syndrome and menopause, as well as contraception, abortion, STI’s, sexual dysfunction, male and female infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation in cancer patients, reproductive imaging, global reproductive issues including in low and middle-income countries and the ethics of reproduction. This module covers the clinical diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health issued covered in the IFWH014 Female Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology module.

After taking this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of:

reproductive endocrinology
	reproductive imaging
	contraception and sexual health
	infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and fertility preservation
	global reproductive issues including in low and middle income countries
	the ethics of reproduction
The module consists of lectures, tutorials, formative assessments such as a global reproductive health discussion and a mock research ethics committee, and observation of live surgery.

This module provides insight into reproductive health, comprising study of a number of cross-cutting themes relating to scientific innovation as well as...

This module provides insight into reproductive health, comprising study of a number of cross-cutting themes relating to scientific innovation as well as patient care within this area, and clinical observation and laboratory opportunities. The module content covers all aspects of male and female reproductive health, building upon knowledge gained in Year 2 of your medical degree. This will start with basic embryology of the reproductive system, differences in males and females, anatomy, physiology and pathology, fertility, infertility, female disorders, and the menopause. Ethico-legal issues will be explored primarily with reference to UK law but with consideration of global issues where appropriate. .

​On completion of the module, successful candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

male and female reproductive anatomy.
	the principles/key concepts of embryology of the female reproductive tract, hormones, puberty and the normal menstrual cycle.
	fertilisation, pre-implantation development and the principles of ART.
	ethico-legal considerations applicable to ART.
	the diagnosis and causes of female and male factor infertility.
	the principles/key concepts of the disorders of sexual development.
	the key clinical considerations affecting abortion.
	the key ethico-legal arguments relevant to abortion and contraception in the UK and globally.
	the clinical, social/service and ethical issues relating to contraception.
	the pathology of menstruation, the menopause, as well as the clinical treatment of menstrual disorders.
	the key principles of endocrinology including disorders of the hypothalamo-pituitary system.
Introductory Reading: 
Herring J (2018) Medical law and ethics, Chapter 1 Ethics and Medical Law (OUP)