人類生殖功能的特點是全文同行評議的論文，報告了原始研究的臨床病例歷史，以及對專題問題的看法和辯論。論文發表涵蓋了生殖生理學和病理學的科學和醫學方面的內分泌學、雄激素學、性腺功能配子發生、受精、胚胎發育、植入、遺傳學診斷、腫瘤學、傳染病、外科、避孕、不孕治療、心理倫理和社會問題。最高的科學和編輯標準貫穿整個期刊，出版速度也很快。

Human Reproduction features full-length peer-reviewed papers reporting original research clinical case histories as well as opinions and debates on topical issues. Papers published cover the scientific and medical aspects of reproductive physiology and pathology endocrinology andrology gonad function gametogenesis fertilization embryo development implantation pregnancy genetics genetic diagnosis oncology infectious disease surgery contraception infertility treatment psychology ethics and social issues. The highest scientific and editorial standard is maintained throughout the journal along with a rapid rate of publication.