Comprehensive gynecology

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I. Basic Sciences -- 1. Fertilization and Embryogenesis -- Meiosis, Fertilization, Implantation, Embryonic Development, Sexual Differentiation -- 2. Reproductive Genetics -- Gene Structure, Mutation, Molecular Tools, Types of Inheritance, Counseling Issues, Oncogenes -- 3. Reproductive Anatomy -- Gross and Microscopic, Clinical Correlations -- 4. Reproductive Endocrinology -- Neuroendocrinology, Gonadotrophins, Sex Steroids, Prostaglandins, Ovulation, Menstruation, Hormone Assay -- 5. Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology -- 6. Medical Legal and Ethical Issues -- II. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Female -- 7. History, Physical Examination, and Preventive Health Care -- General, Gynecologic and Psychosocial History and Examination, Health Care Maintenance, Disease Prevention -- 8. Differential Diagnosis of Major Gynecologic Problems by Age Groups -- Vaginal Bleeding, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Mass -- 9. Emotional Aspects of Gynecology -- Sexual Dysfunction, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Depression, Grief, Loss -- -- 10. Rape, Incest, and Domestic Violence -- Discovery, Management, Counseling -- 11. Diagnostic Procedures -- Imaging, Endometrial Sampling, Endoscopy: Indi…