Understanding how space travel affects the female reproductive system to the Moon and beyond
Mathyk B, Imudia A, Quaas A, Halicigil C, Karouia F, Avci P, Nelson N, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Denbo M, Sanders L, Scott R, Basar M, Guevara-Cerdán A, Strug M, Monseur B, Kayisli U, Szewczyk N, Mason C, Young S, Tasoglu S, Costes S, Beheshti A. Understanding how space travel affects the female reproductive system to the Moon and beyond. Npj Women's Health 2024, 2: 20. DOI: 10.1038/s44294-024-00009-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadalFemale reproductive systemEndometrial receptivityReproductive endocrinologyHealthy live birthPreimplantation embryo developmentHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axisFemale reproductive healthReproductive systemOvarian folliculogenesisCircadian rhythm changesLive birthsEmbryo implantationFemale reproductive endocrinologyEffects of space travelPregnancySpace travelReproductive healthEmbryo developmentRhythm changesAdverse effectsEndocrinologySuccessful transitionEffects of spaceflightInterplanetary species