Wedding season is going on. This month, lakhs of people have already tied the knot and have also started their married life. There will be many marriages in the next month i.e. December also. In the houses where the wedding is going to take place, preparations, shopping etc. will be going on in full swing. There is a lot of work involved in preparing the guest list, deciding the food menu etc. The bride and groom-to-be are worried about how they will look on the wedding day, what they will wear, what kind of make-up they will do. Among all these things, the most important thing is often ignored by people. Especially, if this thing is not taken care of in today’s lifestyle, it can lead to sourness in married life in future. We are talking about getting some important medical tests and checkups done before marriage. If you get some important tests done before marriage, you can avoid many health issues and distances in relationships in the future. Dr. Shobha Gupta, Gynecologist and IVF Specialist, Medical Director, Mother’s Lap IVF Center (New Delhi) News18 Hindi learned about this in detail.
Why is medical test necessary before marriage?
Dr. Shobha Gupta She says that in recent years the trend of getting medical tests done before marriage has increased a lot. Its purpose is to ensure that the husband and wife remain physically and mentally healthy after marriage. Any possible health problems can be avoided by getting medical tests done. There are many types of medical tests which every boy and girl must undergo before marriage.
Why are medical tests important?
1. Will protect against genetic diseases
The risk of genetic diseases is higher. In such a situation, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and other blood related disorders continue across generations. Any medical test before marriage can help in knowing whether the future spouses are carriers of any serious genetic disease or not. If so, then they should take the decision only after taking proper medical advice before marriage, otherwise children may also suffer from these problems.
2. Reproductive health information
Problems related to fertility and reproductive health are a sensitive issue for many couples. By getting tested before marriage, it can be found out whether there are any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea etc. This information not only helps in avoiding health related problems after marriage, but also increases mutual trust and understanding.
3. Blood group information
It is important to know the blood group before marriage, because if the blood group of the husband and wife is different, especially when the wife’s blood group is Rh-negative and the husband’s Rh-positive, then it can cause problems in pregnancy. By getting this information at the right time, the health of children can be ensured in a better way in future.
4. Mental health assessment
Medical tests not only detect physical illnesses but also check whether a person has mental health problems. Depression, anxiety, stress or any other mental disorder can affect life after marriage. In such a situation, evaluation of mental health before marriage is also important, so that better harmony and mutual understanding can be established after marriage.
5. Investigation of infectious diseases
Today there are many infectious diseases, which can spread easily from one person to another. Some infectious diseases like TB, Hepatitis B and C can be serious. After marriage, the health of both husband and wife can be affected. These diseases can be detected early and treated through tests before marriage.
Who should undergo medical test?
1. People who are having a family wedding
The tradition of family marriage is still very common in India. In such a situation, couples who are marrying within the family should get tested for genetic diseases. The risk of genetic diseases is higher in marriages between close relatives, hence in such cases it becomes necessary to undergo medical tests.
2. Couples who are above 30
If a couple is getting married at the age of more than 30 years, then checking reproductive health and physical health becomes extremely important. Fertility decreases with increasing age and in many cases women face difficulties in conceiving. Fertility can also be affected in men, so medical tests can be especially useful in these cases.
3. Those who have previously suffered from any physical or mental illness
If a person has had any physical or mental illness in the past, then it is necessary to get complete information about it and get tested before marriage. This can ensure that after marriage the spouse does not have to face any disease and the married life goes smoothly.
4. Those who are marrying internationally or in different cultures
If the marriage is taking place between people from two different countries or cultures, then the medical test becomes more important. The types of illnesses and medical traditions may differ in different cultures and countries, so it is important to find out whether both people are healthy.
Benefits of getting medical test done
1. Emotional and mental peace
Getting a medical test done gives mental and emotional peace to both the husband and wife that they are completely aware of each other’s health. This also strengthens mutual trust, which is important for any relationship.
2. Better planning for the future
If any disease is detected during the test, it can be treated in time. This not only improves the health of the spouse, but children can also be protected from health problems in future. Having such information before marriage helps in planning better life after marriage.
3. Avoid health risks
By getting a medical test done, health risks that may arise after marriage can be avoided. By getting timely information, the problem can be solved through medicines, medical consultation and other treatments and a happy married life can be lived.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : November 27, 2024, 06:46 IST
