Browse Hierarchy WHR7155: Reproductive, Pregnancy and Paediatric Endocrinology

This module covers physiology and pathology of disorders of the reproductive axis, pregnancy and the growing child, . A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to cover the molecular and clinical features of the relevant hormones, glands and their disorders. This includes normal growth and development and the physiology of puberty, disorders of growth, development and puberty. The module will also cover menstrual disorders, hirsutism, fertility, contraception, male and female gonadal dysfunction and endocrinology in gender dysphoria. In addition topics will include principles and practice of male and female hormone replacement therapy, endocrinology of normal pregnancy and the management of endocrinopathy in pregnancy. During the module, students are encouraged to attend and observe relevant clinical activities such as clinics and academic meetings and to add to module-specific sections of their reflective portfolio.