Effects of space travel on sexuality and the human reproductive system

J Br Interplanet Soc. 1989 Aug;42(7):378-82.

Abstract

This paper discusses the possible effects space travel may have on the human reproductive system and on human sexuality.

MeSH terms

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Astronauts*
  • Cosmic Radiation
  • Female
  • Fertilization
  • Gravitation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Menstruation / physiology
  • Ovulation / physiology
  • Reproduction / physiology*
  • Reproduction / radiation effects
  • Sex Ratio
  • Sexuality / physiology
  • Sexuality / psychology*
  • Sexuality / radiation effects
  • Space Flight*
  • Spermatogenesis / physiology
  • Spermatogenesis / radiation effects
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Weightlessness*