Medical Review Process

Each guide moves through the same stages before publication:

• 1. Evidence gathering. The editorial team assembles current peer-reviewed studies and clinical guidelines on the topic.
• 2. Drafting. The guide is written for a patient audience, with every factual claim tied to a source.
• 3. Medical review. A qualified reproductive specialist checks the draft for clinical accuracy, balance, and safety.
• 4. Revision & sign-off. Feedback is incorporated; the reviewer signs off before publication.
• 5. Publication with attribution. The guide goes live showing its author, medical reviewer, and review date.

Medical review is carried out by clinicians qualified in reproductive medicine and related specialties. Reviewers check that content reflects current standards of care, that risks and uncertainties are stated fairly, and that nothing reads as personal medical advice. The reviewer for each guide is named on the page.

We believe a review date is part of the evidence. Every guide shows when it was last medically reviewed and last updated, so you can judge how current the information is — rather than trusting an undated page.

Review is not a one-time event. Guides are scheduled for periodic re-review and are re-checked whenever significant new research or guideline changes emerge. When a guide changes materially, we update its review and update dates.