250-305 Clinical Sciences 5: Diseases of the Reproductive System and Mammary Gland

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Students completing this subject should:

• understand the normal birth process and ways in which it may be manipulated;

• be aware of the types of obstetrical problems which can occur and the details of the methods for their resolution;

• be aware of the importance of clinical signs which indicate a disturbance of structure and function of the male or female reproductive system;

• be aware of the current developments in embryology, in-vitro fertilisation, embryo transfer, embryo sexing, splitting, micro-injection of genetic material, and laparoscopic insemination;

• be able to recognise, describe and interpret morphological changes in the male and female reproductive systems at both the macroscopic and microscopic level;

• have a knowledge of causes of disease in the male and female reproductive systems, and be able to recognise if the disease is expressed locally or as disturbances of whole body function or other organ function;

• understand the principles of patient management for disorders of the male and female reproductive systems in terms of indications for particular types of therapy, and the principles of providing a prognosis; and

• be aware of the uses and limitations of ancillary investigations such as ultrasonography, radiography, clinical pathology, bacteriology, virology, serology and pathology of biopsy specimens in diagnosis and management.

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Study of female and male reproduction; normal and abnormal pregnancy and parturition, post-parturient disorders, diseases of the female and male reproductive systems, infertility; medical, surgical and pathological aspects. Artificial control of reproduction including embryo transfer and artificial insemination.

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