PREMARITAL SCREENING

Marriage varies according to different cultures, but in principal, it is a formally recognised union of two people as partners in a personal relationship, which is usually intimate and sexual.

The aim of screening is to exclude the following:

• Genetic blood diseases such as sickle-cell, anaemia and thalassemia
• Infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
• Undiagnosed medical conditions

Cross Street Medical provides premarital screening. Our experienced doctors are able to give sound advice and provide options to the soon-to-be married couple, with the aim of helping them plan for a healthy and sound family.

Premarital screening promotes awareness of each person’s medical health and the subsequent consequences to the relationship in the future by:

• Creating an understanding of genetic blood diseases such as sickle-cell, anaemia and thalassemia, which may be passed from a parent to child/children
• Limiting the spread of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
• Avoiding the social and psychological problems for families who deal with major health conditions, such as HIV/AIDS and Thalassemia Major
• Spreading awareness of the concept of a comprehensive, responsible and healthy marriage

Cross Street Medical Clinic offers comprehensive Premarital Screening at affordable rates. Speak to our experienced doctors today. Female doctors are available by appointment. We ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.