Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Human Sexuality and Biological Markers to Identify Fertile Phases
Other languages of instruction: Spanish,
Teaching staff
Students may ask lecturers questions at the end of each class. For enquiries outside of class time, students must make an appointment by email:
Dra. Yolanda Fernández Hermida: yfernandez@uic.es
Dr Luis Fernando Trullols: qs037938@uic.es
Dr Eduardo Bataller Sánchez: ebataller@uic.es
Dra Esperanza Coll: ecoll@uic.es
Introduction
Dear students, welcome to the Human Sexuality and Fertility Indicators subject.
There is a basic principle in medicine that we should never forget: if through natural means the primary purpose of medicine is achieved, which is the conservation of health, these should not be replaced by others. This basic rule that is so often forgotten, there is also the topic we are dealing with in this subject.
In it we are going to take a tour about the history of natural family planning, to later influence human sexual anthropology, which cannot necessarily be exhaustive, and we will take a tour about fertility indicators, with the study of their meaning . Its application in practical situations through the registration of the female menstrual cycle, and the recognition of the fertile and infertile phases thereof.
Pre-course requirements
It is necessary to have passed the anatomy and physiology of the female and male reproductive system, as well as the psychology subject.
Objectives
The objectives of the subject are that the student acquires:
• An integrative vision of the different dimensions of human sexuality
• Basic knowledge about fertility and fertilization with respect for human life since its inception, STDs, etc.
• Knowledge about the biological indicators of fertility and its practical application to Natural Family Planning.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 07 - Understand and recognise normal structure and function of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ and systemetic levels, at different stages of life and in both sexes.
- CB-5 - To transmit in a clear and unambiguous way to a specialised or non-specialised audience, the results of scientific and technological research projects and innovation from the field of the most advanced innovation, as well as the most important concepts which they are based on.
- CTI-1 - To know how to communicate effectively through written and oral communication in a foreign language that will allow them to work in an international context.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student who has successfully completed this subject:
• Has an integrative vision of sexual health that encompasses the different dimensions of human sexuality
• Critically assess the scientific evidence in this area and the different sex education programs that exist today
• Interpret graphs of Natural Recognition of Fertility (RNF) in different stages and situations (postpartum, lactation, premenopause ...)
Syllabus
UNIT 1: Anthropological basis of the NFP
1.1 Anthropology of human sexuality.
1.2 History of Natural Family Planning.
1.3 Integration of sexuality in the NFP.
1.4 Anthropological differences between NFP and contraception.
1.5 Sex education programs.
UNIT 2: Physiological Bases of the NFP
2.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the male and female reproductive system.
2.2 Indicators of female fertility.
• Biophysical parameters of cervical secretion.
• Other ovulation parameters: temperature, changes in the cervix.
• Own symptoms.
2.3 Combined fertility. Fertilization, implantation, pregnancy.
UNIT 3: Natural Fertility Recognition Methods
• Cervical Mucus Method.
• Syntothermic methods.
• MELA.
• Creighton method. Naprotechnology
Teaching and learning activities
Online
The master classes will be combined with workshops
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Formative Activity Master Classes Workshops
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Methodology Lessons Workshops |
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
The exam will consist of two parts.
1. Theoretical knowledge:
Anthropology of human sexuality. Questions regarding your unit.
Anatomo-physiological bases of the NFP. Questions regarding your unit
2. Resolution and interpretation of graphics in normal or pathological situation.
The final score will be based:
Exam …………………………………………… 50%
Participation …………………… 20%
Interpretation of graphics ……………… 30%
Bibliography and resources
RENAFER. Asociación Española de Profesores de Planificación Familiar Natural. Texto de Consulta para expertos de Planificación Familiar Natural. 2017. Barcelona.