Scientific Essentials of Reproductive Medicine

Basic Sciences: Gene Expression. Cell Structure and Function. Cell Cycle. Hormone Receptors. Intracellular Signalling. Fundamental Immunology. Chromosomes. Genetic Inheritance. Molecular Techniques. Development and Function of the Genital Tract: Gonadal Differentiation. The Hypothalamo-Pituitary Axis. The Ovary: Endocrine Function. The Ovary: Genesis. The Testis: Endocrine Function. The Testis: Spermatogenesis. Uterus and Tubes. Puberty. Menstruation. Fertilization and Early Embryogenesis. Assisted Reproduction. Nutrition, Metabolism and Reproduction in Women. Menopause. Fetal Development and Pregnancy: The Molecular Basis of Mammalian Embryogenesis. Human Embryogenesis. Immunology and Reproduction. Chromosomes and Reproduction. Laboratory Techniques for Prenatal Diagnosis. The Placenta. Control of Fetal Growth. Fetal Cardiovascular Function. Fetal Lung Development. Parturition. Acid-Base Balance in the Fetus. Physiological Adaption at Birth. Infection During Pregnancy. HIV Infection and AIDS. Fetal and Placental Pathology. Principles of Imaging. Fetal Behavior. Maternal Respiratory and Cardiovascular Changes During Pregnancy. Reproductive Cancers: Epidemiology of Reproductive Cancers. Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Neoplasia. Hormones and Cancer. Pathology of Uterus and Ovaries. Molecular Genetics of Ovarian Cancer. Growth Factors and Oncogenes. Pathology of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Molecular Analysis in Gynaecological Pathology. Principles of Radiotherapy. Principles of Chemotherapy. Applied Science: Clinical Trials. Statistics.