Our Commitment to Medical Accuracy
Fertility and reproductive health information can directly impact life-changing decisions. We take this responsibility seriously, which is why every piece of medical content on FertileStart goes through a multi-step review process before publication.
How We Review Content
Step 1: Research & Drafting
Content begins with comprehensive research using primary medical sources: peer-reviewed journals (Fertility and Sterility, Human Reproduction, BMJ), official guidelines (ASRM Practice Committee Opinions, ACOG Committee Opinions), and government health databases (CDC, NIH).
Step 2: Evidence Verification
Every medical claim is cross-referenced against its original source. Statistics and data points are verified against the primary research or official reports. When studies conflict, we present the range of evidence rather than cherry-picking favorable results.
Step 3: Clinical Accuracy Review
Content is reviewed for clinical accuracy, appropriate context, and potential for misinterpretation. We ensure that information about treatments, medications, and medical procedures accurately reflects current clinical practice.
Step 4: Readability & Clarity
Medical information is translated into clear, accessible language without sacrificing accuracy. We avoid both oversimplification that could mislead and clinical jargon that could confuse.
What We Don't Do
- We do not provide individual medical advice or diagnosis
- We do not recommend specific treatment plans
- We do not endorse specific clinics, doctors, or pharmaceutical products in our editorial content
- We do not present personal anecdotes as medical evidence
Sources We Trust
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed
Report an Error
If you believe any content on FertileStart contains a medical inaccuracy, please contact us immediately at editorial@fertilestart.com. We investigate all reports and issue corrections promptly when warranted.
This page was last updated on January 18, 2026.