GRS1004

Reproductive health

(MED)

Professor D de Kretser

6 points + 6 weeks (two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial each week, 2-hour journal review and 2 hours of student oral presentations every two weeks) + MMC + Second semester

Synopsis: Builds on earlier course work concerning the basic mechanisms in reproductive biology. Demonstrating to students how the knowledge of the basic mechanisms can be applied to key problems in reproductive health. Disorders of sexual development and the normal processes involved in puberty and the menopause plus reproductive toxicology are covered. Key elements of sexually transmitted disease and the HIV pandemic discussions will provide the student with the pathological processes involved in these disorders. Reproductive disorders covered include the common reproductive cancers, menstrual disorders, infertility and erectile dysfunction.

Assessment: Open-book written examination (1.5 hours): 60% + Literature review (5000 words): 30% + Oral presentation: 10%