Medically Reviewed Content<\/h2>\n
Our medical content is either written or reviewed by a relevant expert and meets our editorial standards. Our editorial team continuously reviews content to ensure it\u2019s in line with the latest evidence-based medical information.<\/p>\n
When we talk about adhering to evidence-based medical information or conventional medical advice, the guidelines that are closely observed come from respected expert organizations, including:<\/p>\n
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- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).<\/li>\n
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).<\/li>\n
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).<\/li>\n
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).<\/li>\n
- Plus, peer-reviewed medical journals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can check out the included sources in our content by expanding \u201cArticle Sources\u201d, which is a link at the bottom of an article. We also include an \u201dUpdated\u201d date at the top of the page so you can trust the relevancy of the content.<\/p>\n
Fact-Checked Content<\/h2>\n
We believe personal experiences add value to our community. We\u2019re committed to offering a healthy balance of perspectives and individual fertility experiences. We feature those who inspire us as FertilitySmarts Voices contributors. While telling their own story or perspective, our fact-checking process ensures that contributors:<\/p>\n
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- Link directly to the original source of any statistics or quotes used.<\/li>\n
- Reference only reliable sources or studies.<\/li>\n
- Indicate any conflict of interest (sponsorships, business ownership, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Indicate if anything goes against conventional medical advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Expert Perspective<\/h2>\n
We feature expert perspectives on topics where a definitive answer may be unknown, such as expert advice on how to respond to insensitive comments, or deciding when to stop infertility treatment.<\/p>\n
All of our content that\u2019s labeled \u201cExpert Perspective\u201d will feature information offered by a credentialed professional who is a subject-area expert.<\/p>\n
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