This unit covers reproductive endocrinology, including regulation of the menstrual cycle, sperm and egg transport, and fertilisation and implantation. The reproductive endocrinology of common conditions such as amenorrhoea, anovulation and polycystic ovarian syndrome will be discussed, as will current thinking on menopause and menopausal hormone therapy. The unit also introduces the causes and investigations of male and female infertility with a special focus on the impact of obesity on reproduction.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Sexual Health |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Kirsten Black, kirsten.black@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Jessica Lowe, jessica.lowe@sydney.edu.au |