Human Reproduction (journal)


Human Reproduction is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of human reproduction, including reproductive physiology and pathology, endocrinology, andrology, gonad function, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, implantation, pregnancy, genetics, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, oncology, infectious disease, surgery, contraception, infertility treatment, psychology, ethics, and social issues. It is an official journal of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. It was established in 1986 with Robert Edwards as founding editor-in-chief.

Spin-off journals

The journals Human Reproduction Update and Molecular Human Reproduction are spin-offs from Human Reproduction that were established in 1995. The main journal concentrates on original research, clinical case studies, as well as opinions and debates on topical issues.
Human Reproduction Update is a bimonthly review journal. According to the Journal Citation Reports its 2014 impact factor is 10.165, ranking it first in the categories "Obstetrics and Gynaecology" and "Reproductive Biology".
Molecular Human Reproduction focuses on molecular aspects of reproductive biology and is published monthly. According to the Journal Citation Reports its 2018 impact factor is 3.396, ranking it 9th out of 43 in the category "Developmental Biology" and 4th out of 29 in the category "Reproductive Biology".

Abstracting and indexing

All three journals are abstracted and indexed in Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, Current Contents, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, PubMed/MEDLINE, ProQuest, and the Science Citation Index.