Reproductive Health (IFWH0008)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department: 果冻影院 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Reproductive Health requires a background in a related scientific or social science discipline, or a professional health qualification (medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, social work). The module is compulsory for student on the MSc Reproductive Science & Women's Health degree. Preference will be given to Institute for Women's Health students for whom this module is compulsory and to Institute for Women's Health students for whom this is a recommended option.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

This module is offered in several versions which have different credit weightings (e.g. either 15 or 30 credits). Please see the links below for the alternative versions. To choose the right one for your programme of study, check your programme handbook or with your department.

Reproductive Health (IFWH0003)

Description

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鈥檚, 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听reproduction.This听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听low and middle income听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.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 36
Module leader: Miss Shirin Khanjani
Who to contact for more information: ifwhadminteam@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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