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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken Before Planning For Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Question: hello doc,

I wanted to know if there are any specific tests to undergo before planning family

regards,
ps
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (34 minutes later)
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Please find details below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in details.
There are hospitals which offer premarital medical tests to couples who plan to marry and plan a family.

In males it includes
Complete Haemogram, Blood Group & Rh Typing, RBS, HbA1C, VDRL, HIV, HbsAg, Urine routine, Semen Analysis, Consultation with Urologist.

In females it includes
Complete Haemogram, Blood Group & Rh Typing, RBS, HbA1C, VDRL, HIV, HbsAg, Urine routine, Pelvic Ultra Sound screening, Consultation with Gynaecologist.

The couple is then counselled regarding family planning and enjoying married life.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken Before Planning For Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Please find details below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in details. There are hospitals which offer premarital medical tests to couples who plan to marry and plan a family. In males it includes Complete Haemogram, Blood Group & Rh Typing, RBS, HbA1C, VDRL, HIV, HbsAg, Urine routine, Semen Analysis, Consultation with Urologist. In females it includes Complete Haemogram, Blood Group & Rh Typing, RBS, HbA1C, VDRL, HIV, HbsAg, Urine routine, Pelvic Ultra Sound screening, Consultation with Gynaecologist. The couple is then counselled regarding family planning and enjoying married life. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek