Human Reproduction Update
Overview
Human Reproduction Update is a peer-reviewed journal that provides comprehensive and up-to-date reviews on all aspects of human reproductive biology and medicine. It covers topics such as infertility, contraception, reproductive endocrinology, and reproductive genetics, offering valuable insights into the latest research and advancements in the field.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Hum Reprod Update
Start
1995
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly
p-ISSN
1355-4786
e-ISSN
1460-2369
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Reproductive Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 587
214
SJR / Ranks: 365
4074
CiteScore / Ranks: 163
28.70
JIF / Ranks: 274
13.3
Recent Articles
1.
Castelluccio N, Spath K, Li D, De Coo I, Butterworth L, Wells D, et al.
Hum Reprod Update
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40085924
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) diseases pose unique challenges for genetic counselling and require tailored approaches to address recurrence risks and reproductive options. The intricate dynamics of mtDNA segregation and heteroplasmy shift...
2.
He J, Lin X, Tan C, Li Y, Su L, Lin G, et al.
Hum Reprod Update
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40037590
Background: Sperm head shaping, controlled by the acrosome-acroplaxome-manchette complex, represents a significant morphological change during spermiogenesis and involves numerous proteins expressed in a spatially and temporally specific manner. Defects in...
3.
Zhang F, Zhu M, Chen Y, Wang G, Yang H, Lu X, et al.
Hum Reprod Update
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39977580
Background: Ovarian aging occurs earlier than the aging of many other organs and has a lasting impact on women's overall health and well-being. However, effective interventions to slow ovarian aging...
4.
Li K, Chen Y, Sheng Y, Tang D, Cao Y, He X
Hum Reprod Update
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39953708
Background: mRNA splicing is a fundamental process in the reproductive system, playing a pivotal role in reproductive development and endocrine function, and ensuring the proper execution of meiosis, mitosis, and...
5.
Graafland N, Rousian M, de Zwart M, Steegers-Theunissen R, Steegers E, Posthumus A
Hum Reprod Update
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39953705
Introduction: The embryonic period in human development is the foundation of lifelong and even transgenerational health. Although previously believed to be uniform, there is increasing evidence that embryonic growth is...
6.
De Roo C, Schneider F, Stolk T, van Vugt W, Stoop D, van Mello N
Hum Reprod Update
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39854640
Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people seek gender-affirming care at any age to manage gender identities or expressions that differ from their birth gender. Gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) and...
7.
Schouten N, Wang R, Torrance H, Van Tilborg T, Bastu E, Bergh C, et al.
Hum Reprod Update
. 2024 Dec;
31(2):116-132.
PMID: 39707165
Background: The ovarian response to gonadotropin stimulation varies widely among women, and could impact the probability of live birth as well as treatment risks. Many studies have evaluated the impact...
8.
Naderi N, Tavalaee M, Nasr-Esfahani M
Hum Reprod Update
. 2024 Dec;
31(2):81-101.
PMID: 39673728
Background: Varicocele is an abnormal dilation and torsion of the pampiniform venous plexus in the scrotum due to venous reflux, primarily affecting the left side. It affects 15% of men...
9.
Dimova T, Alexandrova M, Vangelov I, You Y, Mor G
Hum Reprod Update
. 2024 Dec;
31(2):133-163.
PMID: 39673726
Background: Successful implantation is a critical step for embryo survival. The major losses in natural and assisted human reproduction appeared to occur during the peri-implantation period. Because of ethical constraints,...
10.
Li Piani L, Petrone P, Brutto M, De Vos A, Van Der Kelen A, Vaiarelli A, et al.
Hum Reprod Update
. 2024 Nov;
31(2):102-115.
PMID: 39546333
Background: To prevent the transfer of embryos affected by monogenic conditions and/or chromosomal defects, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) requires trophectoderm biopsy and cryopreservation. In 2-6% of biopsies, the diagnosis may...