VasectomInfo — Evidence-Based Health Education

Production bilingual (EN/ES) education platform that explains vasectomy clearly—myths vs. reality, procedure steps, recovery, Mexico & U.S. access, and FAQs—without fear-based messaging.

Role: Full Stack Engineer — information architecture, UI, content structure, i18n

React

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

Next.js

Live demo

Problem

→Men and couples researching vasectomy encounter fear, myths, and fragmented medical information—especially across English and Spanish and between Mexico and U.S. healthcare systems.

Architecture decisions

→Lead with calm, evidence-based copy—not alarmist or clinical jargon
→Dedicated myth vs. reality pattern so misconceptions are addressed directly
→Separate Mexico and U.S. pathways for insurance, IMSS, and access context
→Structure content for future headless CMS (testimonials, clinics) without blocking launch

Backend design

→Static-first content delivery optimized for SEO and fast global reads
→Reference sections linked to IMSS, Mayo Clinic, AUA, and gob.mx sources
→Clinic search and maps planned as phased integration—not fake data at launch

API structure

→Public educational routes; no PHI or user medical data collected
→Future: provider directory API and CMS webhooks for testimonials/clinics

Database design

→Launch: content as structured front-end modules
→Planned: headless CMS for localized pages, FAQs, and clinic listings

Scalability

→CDN-friendly static generation for high-traffic informational queries
→i18n keys structured for additional locales beyond EN/ES
→Print/share utilities for consultation prep without extra backend load

Deployment

→Production at vasectominfo.com
→Educational disclaimer and medical-reference footer on every major section

Challenges

→Presenting sensitive health topics accessibly without oversimplifying risks
→Balancing Mexico (IMSS/public) and U.S. (insurance/FQHC) content without overwhelming readers
→Keeping legal/educational disclaimers visible without breaking reading flow

Lessons learned

→Health education products need emotional design as much as medical accuracy
→Myth-busting UI patterns reduce anxiety better than long unstructured articles
→Ship credible references and clear non-medical-advice boundaries from day one