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

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 astronau...

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Published in:	Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002) Vol. 23; no. 11; p. 967
Main Authors:	Ronca, April E, Baker, Ellen S, Bavendam, Tamara G, Beck, Kevin D, Miller, Virginia M, Tash, Joseph S, Jenkins, Marjorie
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-2014
Subjects:	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
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	1931-843X
DOI:	10.1089/jwh.2014.4915