Course program
Basics of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. Reminders of the physiology of the male and female gonads. Infertility and sterility: definitions and epidemiology. Causes of male infertility. Causes of female infertility. Causes common to both sexes. PMA techniques. Artificial insemination. IVF. GIFT. Additional techniques (ICSI, PICSI, IMSI, pre-implantation diagnosis, fertility preservation). Sperm collection and preparation. Main diagnostic tests performed on sperm. Notes on PMA legislation.
Prerequisites
Basics of the reproductive system and sexual hormones.
Books
L. Gandini, A. Lenzi: "Biotecnologie della riproduzione umana", Carocci Faber, Edizione: 2013. Collana: I Manuali.
Frequency
Students are required to attend at least 2/3 of the lessons.
Exam mode
To pass the exam, the student must demonstrate to have acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics covered in class, and to be able to expose them in a clear way with language property.
Lesson mode
Frontal teaching lessons including slide projection and videos.