ASPETTI MULTIDISCIPLINARI DELLA FECONDAZIONE ASSISTITA- ASPETTI DI SALUTE PUBBLICA NELLL'INFERTILITA'Module ASPETTI DI SAUTE PUBBLICA NELL'INFETILITA'
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: MARIA ANNA CONIGLIOExpected Learning Outcomes
Acquisition of knowledge concerning the epidemiology of infertility, the main determinants and risk factors affecting reproductive health, and prevention strategies. Understanding of the role of Medically Assisted Procreation (MAP) within Public Health, with particular reference to appropriateness, accessibility, equity, and sustainability. Acquisition of the ability to interpret the main epidemiological indicators related to infertility and Medically Assisted Procreation.
Course Structure
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of cell and molecular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, reproductive endocrinology, and general pathology. Introductory knowledge of statistics, epidemiology, and biomedical research methodology is also useful.
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
- Definition and main causes of male and female infertility
- Epidemiology of infertility in Italy and worldwide
- Risk factors: age, lifestyle, environmental and occupational factors
- Infertility as a public health issue
- Fertility prevention and preservation
- Fertility and environmental factors
- Access to medically assisted reproduction (MAR) services and health inequalities
- Diagnostic and therapeutic pathways and healthcare service networks
- Social and economic costs of infertility
- Appropriateness and sustainability of medically assisted reproduction procedures
- Information, counselling, and communication with couples
- The role of prevention and health education
Textbook Information
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infertility: Definition, Epidemiology, and Determinants | Course materials |
| 2 | Male and Female Infertility: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Fertility Preservation | Course materials |
| 3 | Public Health, Healthcare Service Organization, and Access to MAR | Course materials |
| 4 | Appropriateness, Sustainability, and the Social and Economic Costs of MAR | Course materials |
| 5 | Counselling, Communication, and Health Education in Reproductive Health | Course materials |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The highest grade will be awarded to the student who demonstrates mastery of the topics, the ability to connect the acquired knowledge, strong presentation skills, and command of the disciplinary vocabulary.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Male and Female Infertility: Prevention
Public Health Aspects and Healthcare Organization