MHR publishes articles on the molecular aspects of human reproductive physiology and pathology, endocrinology, andrology,gonadal function, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, implantation, pregnancy and contraception. Reproductive genetics is also an important part of MHR. Studies on animal models are welcome as long as a clear relevance to human reproduction can be shown. Published papers include peer-reviewed original research reports, short review articles and commentaries.

MHR is covered by the following major indexing services: Abstracts in Anthropology; Biological Abstracts; BIOSIS Previews; Current Contents® /Life Sciences; Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ); EMBASE; Excerpta Medica Abstract Journals; Journal Citation Reports /Science Edition; Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome News; PROQUEST DATABASE : MEDLINE with Full Text; PROQUEST DATABASE : ProQuest 5000 International; PROQUEST DATABASE : ProQuest Biology Journals; PROQUEST DATABASE : ProQuest Central; PROQUEST DATABASE : ProQuest Health & Medical Complete; PROQUEST DATABASE : ProQuest Medical Library; PROQUEST DATABASE : ProQuest Pharma Collection; Reactions Weekly; Referativnyi Zhurnal; Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch®); Science Citation Index®; The Standard Periodical Directory.