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Infertility screening in unmarried men: A scoping review protocol
Sanam Borji-Navan1, Nasser Mogharabian2
1Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Plos One
|February 18, 2026
Summary
This scoping review examines infertility screening for unmarried men, addressing a gap in reproductive health research. It aims to identify current evidence, benefits, harms, and knowledge gaps to guide future studies and improve care.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Men's Health
- Infertility Research
Background:
- Male infertility is a significant factor in reproductive challenges, yet research often overlooks unmarried men.
- Limited evidence exists on infertility screening specifically for unmarried men.
- This study addresses the need to explore the scope of evidence for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on infertility screening in unmarried men.
- To explore the scope and nature of existing evidence.
- To identify diverse screening types, benefits, harms, and knowledge gaps.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to a 14-step methodological framework (Arksey & O'Malley, Tricco & Peters) and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Comprehensive searches across Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using thesaurus and free-text methods.
- Inclusion of quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods studies, and grey literature, guided by the PCCT framework.
Main Results:
- The review will synthesize evidence on infertility screening practices for unmarried men.
- It will highlight various screening approaches and their associated benefits and harms.
- Key knowledge gaps in the current literature will be identified.
Conclusions:
- This scoping review will provide a comprehensive summary of evidence on infertility screening in unmarried men.
- Findings will inform future research directions and enhance understanding of reproductive health needs.
- The study aims to guide improved healthcare strategies for unmarried men globally.
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