The Rh factor plays a pivotal role in family planning. If you and your partner have different Rh factors (one being positive and the other being negative), it can lead to complications in pregnancy down the line.
CBC is a blood test that checks for anaemia, infections, and other blood-related issues. Also, it doesn’t affect just you; conditions like thalassemia could affect future babies, too.
It is a group of blood tests that screen for Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, and Herpes — all infections that can lead to complications in pregnancy like miscarriage or premature birth.
Even if you haven’t been sexually active, some STIs can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. STI screening includes blood tests, urine tests, and oral and genital swabs.
The Pap smear checks for precancerous cells, while the HPV test looks for the virus that could cause cervical cancer. Both are essential for your reproductive health and staying ahead of the game.
Uncontrolled diabetes can complicate pregnancy and fertility. Preeclampsia and birth defects in babies can result from undiagnosed diabetes.