Which articles are reviewed
An article in the Man Cave is medically reviewed when it:
- gives health or medical advice;
- makes claims about a condition, test, medicine, device or treatment;
- interprets clinical research for readers;
- answers a reader's health question.
Lifestyle, general-interest and editorial pieces that make no medical claims do not always need medical review. Those articles show the author only, without a medical reviewer.
Who reviews
Reviewers are doctors from the Men's Health Istanbul specialist team. Each article is assigned to a reviewer whose specialty and experience match its subject. For example, articles about penile prostheses, erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease are reviewed by an andrologist working in that field. We do not place the same doctor's name on every page, and a doctor does not review content outside their area of practice.
What the review involves
- checking that medical statements are accurate and current;
- checking that references exist and support what they are cited for;
- checking that risks and uncertainty are described fairly, and that nothing is presented as more certain than the evidence allows;
- checking that early-stage research is not presented as established treatment;
- checking that the article does not promise results.
The reviewer can ask for changes, and the article is not marked as reviewed until they are satisfied.
How review is shown
Reviewed articles show the name of the medical reviewer, with a link to their profile, and the date of the last medical review. Until the reviewer has signed an article off, it says Awaiting medical review. We do not display a review date that has not happened, and review information in the page's structured data appears only once a review is complete.
Expert comment
Some articles include an expert comment: a short perspective in a doctor's own words. Expert comments are always attributed, reflect that doctor's professional view and are clearly separated from the main article. They are not a substitute for individual medical advice.
Keeping content current
Medically reviewed articles are reviewed again when important new evidence or guidance is published, and at least periodically. The date of the most recent review is shown on the article.
The limits of what we publish
Everything in the Man Cave is general health information. It does not replace an individual consultation, examination or diagnosis. If you are worried about your health, speak to a doctor, and in an emergency contact your local emergency services. See also our medical disclaimer.