Arrange marriage is a norm in India. In this case, it is very difficult to be sure about your partner, who sometimes happens to be unknown to you and just selected by your parents.
For a safe and healthy marriage, it is important to make few tests before you take the marriage vows. Here a few tests that is highly required before marriage.
-
Age Test
Early marriage and late marriage both can cause a lot of health problems. So, age test is a must before marriage. Marrying too early and having a baby at an early age can lead to ovarian cancer and marrying too late, i.e, after the age of 35 years, can lead to deformities in the child. There should not be a gap of more than five years in the couple.
- Infertility test
Before getting married, it is important for both the man and the woman to take the desired tests to check the sperm count and the health of the ovaries. Couples who are unable to bear a child 2-3 years post marriage will face problems.
-
STD Test
Sexually transmitted diseases spread through sexual contact with two or more partners. So, if your partner has had a lot of relationships in the past or if you have had a lot of past physical relationships, getting a STD medical check-up done is a must.
-
Blood disorder tests
Blood borne diseases include Haemophilia and Thalassemia. On the other hand, according to an expert, if a Rh-negative [such as A (-ve)] woman marries to a Rh-positive man [such as A (+ve) or B (+ve)], there will be Rh Incompatibility in the second child that can be fatal. So, blood tests need to be checked before getting married. This is a simple test and is very basic in function. All it requires is a drop or two of your blood (usually taken from your finger)
- Genetics test
These tests can be transferred from one generation to another. If you or your partner is suffering from Cystic Fibrosis, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, etc, there is a high possibility that your children can get it too. So, before getting married, it is necessary to get a medical test done and know the medical background of the family as well.
PNN