One of the major things every potential couple must do before tying the knot is undergo premarital screening medical tests. In line with different views from Healthline and MedicalNewsToday, this article seeks to offer a comprehensive list of essential medical tests that couples should consider before getting married…..CONTINUE READING
Let’s take a quick look at them:
1. Blood Tests: Blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), blood glucose, and cholesterol levels, help to rule out anaemia, diabetes, and potential cardiovascular risks for both couples and possible complications for their children.
2. A blood group and Rhesus factor test for couples is essential as it helps avoid potential complications during pregnancy, especially as a result of Rhesus factor incompatibility.
3. Blood group genotype is one of the most requested premarital screening medical tests to prevent further escalation in the population of sickle cell anaemia patients.
4. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Screening: Tests for infections like HIV, syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and hepatitis B and C are essential for protecting the health of both couples and their unborn babies, as most can be transmitted from parents to children.
5. Pap Smear and HPV Testing (For Women): A Pap smear is important to check for cervical abnormalities or signs of human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer and infertility, amongst other complications.
6. Ultrasound Scanning: Couples are encouraged to undergo a pelvic scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), among other procedures, especially for women, to rule out infertility due to malfunctioning reproductive organs.
7. Thalassemia Screening: This is a genetic disorder that affects red blood cell production in offspring. If both partners are carriers, there is a risk of having a child with thalassemia major, a severe form of the disease. Testing can help assess this risk and guide family planning decisions…..CONTINUE READING