Men in Preconception Care – The Road Not Taken

Abstract

Dear Editor,

A recent publication in your hold dear journal titled “How to Engage Men in Preconception Health?” concluded that strategic programs should be developed focusing on their ‘limitations or barriers’ toward involving ‘Men in preconception care – The Road Not Taken’.[1] I am here to shine a light on techniques that can alleviate men’s obstacles and intensify men’s potential value in preconception health. Although preconception care pertains to couples’ health prior to pregnancy, the majority of the prevailing preconception health information predominantly focuses on women rather than couples.[2] Some of the notable barriers faced by men are a lack of understanding of the role of preconception health care and fertility, a lack of knowledge of the role of preconception health care and fertility, and limited awareness, potentially leading to underutilization of available health services.[3]……………………