Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title:  Fertility awareness and knowledge among Indian women attending an infertility clinic - A 
Cross sectional study  
 
Version: 0 Date: 29 May 2018 
 
Reviewer:  Jean Marie  Place  
 
Reviewer’s report:  
 
In the abstract, there is an assumption with the words "even so" that middle -class Indian women 
would have higher fertility knowledge.  That seems a big assumption and I'm not sure those 
words should be included in the abstract without evidence to back up the claim.  
 
Lines 123 -125 in background needs references for the claims of infertility happening unknowing 
and commonly, as well as that everyone wants to enjoy parenthood.  
 
The article would benefit from a native English speaker reviewing and making corrections in the 
manuscript.  
 
While I think this article is very important, especially looking at this issue in developing 
countries, I don't see enough references and a thoroug h enough discussion to recommend it for 
publication.  Also, what sort of biases exist in the fact that you recruited from a fertility clinic?  
There needs to be additional limitations acknowledged and more information about how the 
survey was developed.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Unable to assess  
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in  the manuscript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
I recommend additional statistical review  
 
Qualit y of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Needs some language corrections before being published  
 
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