Is it necessary to have a prenatal check-up?

Early this morning, I received a call from a friend. He happily told me that his daughter was getting married this year and asked if I should go for a premarital check-up, where to go, what the check-up would include, etc. . I told him without hesitation that it was absolutely necessary. At the same time, it once again reminded me of a past event:

One day two years ago, I received an email from the son of one of my elementary school classmates. He said:

Uncle Chen: Hello!

After reading this email, I felt sad. This is the child of a primary school classmate of mine. My classmate went to Inner Mongolia as soon as he graduated from junior high school. After returning to the city for nearly 40 years, he married a cousin. After the marriage, it was only when his son was four or five years old that he found out that he was born deaf and mute. Son. It's a pity that his aunt's son is also deaf-mute. If they could avoid getting married or have a premarital check-up and consultation before marriage, this tragedy could be completely avoided!

Therefore, I insisted that my friend’s daughter must undergo a prenatal check-up. And I still remember such an incident, that was a female doctor___ the lover of my junior high school teacher, a very respectable old man who watched me grow up. It was a necessary procedure to obtain a marriage certificate. My friend asked me to go through the back door. At that time, she firmly refused and said softly: It would be better to check it. It would be good for them. More than 20 years later, I still clearly remember this incident.

So, without further ado, let’s talk about premarital examination:

Premarital examination is not just a health examination, it also focuses on the investigation of genetic diseases and the examination of reproductive organs. .

Physical examination: It is divided into general physical examination and genital examination.

1. General examination of the whole body, the main contents include:

1. Height, weight, vision, color discrimination, blood pressure, chest, abdomen, genitourinary examination.

2. Blood test: General blood test, including blood type, hemoglobin, thalassemia, white blood cells, red blood cells and other tests.

3. Biochemical examination:

Determine whether you are infected with hepatitis B or a carrier of hepatitis B, and whether there are antibodies in the body.

4. STD examination:

Including syphilis and AIDS tests.

5. Chest X-ray and urinalysis.

2. Reproductive organ examination can promptly detect whether there are any malformations or abnormalities in the reproductive organs. If they are found to have uncured leprosy, active tuberculosis and other diseases that are medically considered unfit for marriage, they are advised not to get married. Necessary laboratory examinations will also be carried out, based on the doctor's judgment.

Third, health inquiry and family history investigation: Understand the past health status of both parties; Understand the health status of parents and family, it is best to trace back three generations to see if there are any family histories such as genetic diseases or congenital defects; for close relatives, The doctor will dissuade you from getting married.

For patients with genetic diseases or young men and women with a family history of genetic diseases, they should be advised not to have children after marriage. Although some can have children, they should be made aware of pregnancy precautions and matters related to prenatal diagnosis. . Because hereditary diseases are divided into two types: dominant and recessive. The symptoms of dominant diseases are obvious; but the abnormal factors of recessive diseases are latent in the human body and are usually difficult to detect by the person himself and the people around him. However, if you marry someone with the same abnormal factor, you are very likely to give birth to an abnormal next generation. After investigation, doctors can give advice and warnings if they believe that a genetic disease may occur.

Fourth, provide necessary guidance on sex education, eugenics, and family planning.

Pre-marital health check-up is a good thing that is health-oriented, eugenics and nurturing, and beneficial to the country and self. It is also a trust and guarantee of love that every couple gives each other before marriage, so that both parties in love can be on the road to love. A frank and honest commitment to accompany each other for a lifetime.