Talk:Human reproduction

Could someone delete the first sentence? I mean: "Human reproduction is the reproduction of humans" is not a very smart one, is it? 88.117.184.130 (talk) 17:58, 15 April 2009‎ (UTC)

its not but not all people cam say what they need to say in such long terms, hows that for sense 209.242.9.46 (talk) 23:32, 16 April 2009‎ (UTC)


 * This article was recently vandalized. I have repaired what damage I could find, but I fear this article could become a popular target for vandals.  Perhaps action needs to be taken to protect it. 2600:1700:6C70:6E20:542A:57C7:8B6C:6ADE (talk) 02:39, 25 September 2022 (UTC)

Nature and Scope of this article
This article is supposed to be about human reproduction, but most of the statements made could be said about any animal. This article needs to take the time to sort out what elements are specifically about human reproduction and which are about the reproduction of any living thing, any animal, any mammal, any primate, and those statements of fact which are qualitatively or quantitatively different from all other species, thereby making this article truely about HUMAN reproduction, as opposed to other kinds. This would bring it in line with articles on the reproductive system of other animals, such as the horse or dog, or the reproduction subsections or statements in articles about other animals. Chrisrus (talk) 23:19, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

lol Rhysakagaminggod (talk) 19:57, 21 November 2017 (UTC)

Someone please
Old opening sentence:-

Human reproduction is any form of sexual reproduction resulting in the conception of a child, typically involving sexual intercourse between a man and a woman.

I wondered at first what atypical might be and whether a horse and monkey might be involved then realised the author was trying not to exclude IVF. I think this distinction needs to be made early but I have a flight in about 15 min and no time. Sorry Euc (talk) 00:08, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

Intersex Reproduction?
I was reasearching for a paper whch involved intersex relations, and it is very difficult to find anything on them, and i would hope this article would spread light on it, no no avail. Could someone locate a source and note within this article whether or not intersex humans may become impregnated, and under what conditions? thank you; --24.7.131.182 (talk) 21:59, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Lead is simply wrong.
Specifically (but possibly not exclusively):"During sexual intercourse, the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems results in fertilization of the woman's ovum by the man's sperm." Fertilization does NOT occur DURING sexual intercourse!! I can not understand how such rubbish got into this article. Perhaps you should also mention how the stork brings the baby as well.75.90.39.77 (talk) 20:23, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

Process, Copulation
Section is wrong in many ways. First, while I'd guess that the vast majority of pregnancies are the result of copulation, what is required for unassisted (i.e. natural?) reproduction is semen containing active sperm to be close enough to the vagina to make the trip up to the Fallopian tubes. There are countless cases of the ignorant being surprised that heavy petting resulted in her pregnancy. Second, the penis is indeed inserted into the vagina during copulation. It is arguable whether the penis must be erect, but it certainly must be rigid enough (or have enough support) to push the sides of the vagina apart. Third, again, all that is necessary for a successful fertilization is the presence of semen (active sperm). This can be carried into the vagina on the penis, or any other type of penetration (e.g. finger, dildo, etc.) or as noted above on rare occasion can find its own way (I'm not certain whether this has been conclusively demonstrated). Semen can be present on the penis tip prior to penetration, so no other (gross body) movement is necessary. Fourth, ejaculation does not require rhythmic pelvic thrusting. Depending on the extent of the male's arousal, ejaculation can occur during (or before!) initial penetration. (and of course may not occur during a session of pelvic thrusting). Again, ejaculation implies a large amount of semen is ...deposited...but it - ejaculation - is NOT necessary for sperm to be present and the ovum to be fertilized since the male reproductive tract is typically "leaky" and as already noted sperm can be presented prior to ejaculation. Especially in a medical article, a great deal of caution and consideration needs to be present before the word "natural" is used. Natural is perhaps better replaced by Usual. We can agree that copulation is the insertion of the penis into the vagina, that usually pelvic thrusting elicits ejaculation (and usually that closely corresponds in time to male orgasm). It is a question of definition whether copulation requires ejaculation. In my (unprofessional) opinion, it does not. It certainly does not require rhythmic movement.98.21.72.160 (talk) 17:05, 3 April 2019 (UTC)

Science
Sexual reproduction 41.223.73.172 (talk) 17:29, 4 July 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: UCSF SOM Inquiry In Action-- Wikipedia Editing 2022
— Assignment last updated by Cic 1234 (talk) 15:24, 16 September 2022 (UTC) Our work plan includes checking accuracy of the information, adding citations where needed, and expanding the scope of the content where necessary. Given the gendered nature of this article, we will also make it more inclusive by substituting gendered language with more neutral language. — Assignment last updated by Gunnarmattson (talk) 15:42, 29 August 2022 (UTC)