Effects of sex and gender on adaptations to space: reproductive health

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2014 Nov;23(11):967-74. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2014.4915.

Abstract

In this report, sex/gender research relevant to reproduction on Earth, in conjunction with the extant human and animal observations in space, was used to identify knowledge gaps and prioritize recommendations for future sex- and gender-specific surveillance and monitoring of male and female astronauts. With overall increased durations of contemporary space missions, a deeper understanding of sex/gender effects on reproduction-related responses and adaptations to the space environment is warranted to minimize risks and insure healthy aging of the men and women who travel into space.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Astronauts / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / etiology*
  • Male
  • Reproductive Health
  • Sex Factors
  • Space Flight*
  • Weightlessness / adverse effects*
  • Women's Health*