Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::

• Outline the physiology of the female reproductive system.
• List the signs and symptoms of pregnancy and some complications that may sometimes result from pregnancy and childbirth, as well as show the importance of lactation.
• Summarize the maternal nutrition requirements and nutrition-related problems during pregnancy.
• List various methods of contraception and their associated risks.
• Summarize health issues specific to women.
• Recall the menopausal transition in women, its complications, and different ways to deal with it.
• Recall different pharmacy laws and a pharmacist’s role in prescribing medicines.

1. Sound Check
2. Welcome
   1. Disclaimer
   2. Navigation Instructions
   3. Introduction
   4. Learning Objectives
3. Physiology of the female reproductive system
   1. Overview of the female reproductive system
   2. Menstruation
   3. Uterine changes during menstrual cycle
   4. Menarche
   5. Education on menarche and menstrual hygiene
   6. Progress check
   7. Section summary
4. Pregnancy, childbirth and lactation
   1. Diagnosis of pregnancy
   2. Stages of pregnancy
   3. Pregnancy care
      1. Preconception care
      2. Prenatal (antenatal) care
      3. Postnatal care
   4. Common complications in pregnancy
   5. Childbirth/parturition
   6. Lactation and breastfeeding
   7. Progress Check
   8. Section Summary
5. Nutritional management in pregnancy
   1. Maternal nutrient requirements
   2. Nutrition-related problems during pregnancy
   3. Iron deficiency in women
   4. Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency
   5. Safe drugs during pregnancy
   6. Adverse drug reactions caused by high doses of vitamins and minerals
   7. Progress Check
   8. Section Summary
6. Contraception
   1. Hormonal contraception
   2. Hormonal contraception methods
   3. Barrier contraception and other methods
   4. Emergency contraception
   5. Emergency contraceptive usage and awareness
   6. Myths and facts about contraceptives
   7. Progress Check
   8. Section Summary
7. Women’s health issues
   1. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
   2. Dysmenorrhoea (menstrual cramps)
   3. Pelvic pain and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
   4. Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse)
   5. Cystitis
   6. Thrush and bacterial vaginosis
   7. Vaginitis: OTC treatment options
   8. A pharmacist’s role in awareness about OTC products
   9. Progress Check
   10. Section Summary
8. Menopause
   1. Menopause management
   2. Menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT)
   3. Facts about MHT
   4. Progress Check
   5. Section Summary
9. Role of a pharmacist
   1. Prescribing habits of Indian pharmacists
   2. Pharmacy laws
   3. Drug labelling
   4. Self-medication and prescribing OTC for minor ailments
   5. Progress Check
   6. Section Summary
10. Test Your Acquired Knowledge
    1. Summary
    2. Final Assessment
11. End Of Program
12. Glossary
13. References