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Study Course Description

Ginecology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RSS_016
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in gynecology in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of sexologist, sexopathologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Lithuania.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Able to present and explain the anatomy and physiology of the female genital organs; understand the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic and treatment options of inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs. Knows the principles of reproductive anamnesis collection and the basic methods of a woman's gynecological examination. Knows the physiology of women's menstrual cycle, its regulation, its disorders; sexual disorders caused by hormonal disorders. Understands and is able to present information about physiological and pathological pregnancy, sex life during pregnancy, infertility, its etiology, pathogenesis, treatment options (IVF, ICSI manipulations); contraception, its methods (mechanical, hormonal, intrauterine), the effects of contraception on sexual function. Understands the etiology, pathogenesis, investigation and treatment options of organic sexual disorders in women (dysparenia, orgasm dysfunction, lack or loss of sexual desire, genital response disorders, organic vaginismus).

Skills

1.Performs anamnesis collection, clinical and instrumental diagnosis of gynecological diseases; means treatment for gynecological patients; advises patients on contraceptive options, infertility treatment methods; diagnoses and treats inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs under the supervision of a certified gynecologist; under the supervision of a certified gynecologist, diagnoses and treats organic sexual disorders in women (dysparenia, orgasm dysfunction, lack or loss of sexual desire, genital response disorders, organic vaginismus); fills out the medical documentation.

Competences

1.Draws up diagnostic algorithms, analyzes and differentiates gynecological diseases; understands, evaluates and chooses various treatment methods for inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs, organic sexual disorders in women; chooses a suitable contraceptive method, infertility treatment method; evaluates and draws up a treatment plan for gynecological patients within the limits of competence; analyzes the course of treatment and corrects it as necessary under the guidance of a certified gynecologist; analyzes treatments and draws conclusions based on the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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1. Independently studies the literature related to the course topics; 2. independently prepares for seminars; 3. independently collects data on the anamnesis of the disease, objectively examines the patient, formulates the primary diagnosis, which is discussed with the instructor; 4. gets acquainted with and analyzes the medical documentation; 5. fills in the medical documentation; 6. independently executes the instructions of the certified specialist.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
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Examination

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Practical works 90% (Performs clinical and instrumental diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases). Final test: oral test, during which the resident presents a diary with a list of performed manipulations and operations - 10%. Attendance at seminars is mandatory. Absence of 20% of seminars is allowed for a valid reason. Late practical work must be completed.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
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Topics

Embryology, anatomy and physiology of the female genitalia.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs: urethritis, vulvitis, vestibulitis, colpitis, endocervicitis, endometritis, salpingoophoritis, parametritis. Sexually transmitted diseases: gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, urogenital chlamydiosis, urogenital mycoplasmosis, gardnerellosis. Inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs and sexual disorders.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Sex hormones. Women's menstrual cycle, their disorders. Sexual disorders caused by hormonal disorders.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Physiological and pathological pregnancy. Sex during pregnancy. Infertility, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment options. IVF, ICSI manipulations.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Contraception. Methods: mechanical, hormonal, intrauterine. Effects of contraception on sexual function.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Organic sexual disorders in women: dyspareunia, orgasmic dysfunction, lack or loss of sexual desire, genital response disorders, organic vaginismus.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Dickey, R. P. 2019. Managing Contraceptive Pill Patients and Managing Hormone Replacement. 16th ed. New York: EMIS, Incorporated Medical Publishers.

2.

Lue, T. et al. 2003. Clinical Manual Of Sexual Medicine. Sexual Dysfunctions in Men.

3.

Plaut, S. M., Graziottin, A. and Heaton, J., PW. 2004. Sexual Dysfunction. Abingdon: Health Press Limited.

4.

Reisman, Y., Porst, H., Lowenstein, L. et al. 2015. The ESSM Manual of Sexual Medicine. Amsterdam: Medix.

Additional Reading

1.

Vīberga I. 2013. Ginekoloģija Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds.

2.

Lazdane, G. u.c. 2000. Ginekoloģijas rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds.

Other Information Sources

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Obstetrics and gynecology guidelines, Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Available from https://www.gfmer.ch