In this course, you will examine the epidemiology, symptoms, and management of common gynaecological conditions in the child and adolescent with emphasis on implications for reproductive health. It is suitable for gynaecologists, sexual health physicians, primary care physicians and family practitioners as well as nurses, counselors, clinical psychologists, and scientists with a special interest in this field. You will study the normal development of the reproductive tract as well as disorders of sex development. The aetiology, pathophysiology, and physical and psychological management of common gynaecological disorders, including amenorrhoea and disorders of sex development will be covered.
The following topics will be covered in this Course:
When things go right….
- Normal development of the reproductive tract
- Pubertal development
When things go wrong (part one)….
- Abnormal development of the reproductive tract
- Disorders of sex development – aetiology and pathophysiology
- Management of disorders of sex development
When things go wrong (part two)….
- Common paediatric gynaecological disorders
- Mullerian anomalies – aetiology and pathophysiology
- Management of mullerian anomalies
To bleed or not to bleed…….
- Primary amenorrhoea
- Secondary amenorrhoea
Psychological impacts of disorders of sex development and mullerian anomalies
