Getting married is not only about preparing for the wedding ceremony and completing administrative documents. The health of both partners should also be a top priority. A premarital medical check-up (MCU) is a wise step recommended by doctors and healthcare professionals, as it provides a comprehensive overview of each partner’s health condition. By understanding their health status early on, couples can make more informed decisions, reduce the risk of transmitting certain diseases, and plan for a healthy pregnancy in the future.
Through its Preventive Healthcare Center, Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri offers a Premarital MCU Package specifically designed for couples, providing comprehensive examinations at an affordable price.
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The Purpose and Importance of a Premarital Medical Check-Up
A premarital medical check-up is a health screening designed to help couples understand their respective health conditions before starting a family. This examination is important because it can identify various factors that may affect a couple’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and even the future health of their children. By detecting health issues early, couples can plan preventive measures or receive appropriate treatment when necessary.
1. Assessing Readiness to Have Children
One of the main goals of a premarital medical check-up is to evaluate a couple’s readiness for pregnancy and parenthood. The examination can help identify certain health conditions that may affect fertility or pregnancy, allowing them to be addressed early.
2. Identifying Health Conditions That May Affect Pregnancy
Premarital screening also aims to detect diseases or medical conditions that could potentially impact the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hormonal disorders, or certain blood abnormalities may increase the risk of pregnancy complications if left undiagnosed and untreated.
3. Detecting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Premarital screening is important for detecting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Some of these diseases can be transmitted to a partner or to the baby during pregnancy and childbirth. Early detection enables doctors to provide appropriate education, treatment, and preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmission.
4. Supporting Treatment Plans or Fertility Programs
If health issues that may affect fertility or pregnancy are identified, the MCU results can serve as a basis for doctors to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Early intervention for certain medical conditions can help improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy in the future.
5. Supporting Better Family Planning
Through a premarital medical check-up, couples can gain a comprehensive understanding of their overall health conditions. This information helps them make informed decisions regarding family planning, pregnancy, and maintaining their health together after marriage.
Read also: 5 Types of Fertility Programs to Overcome Infertility
Types of Premarital MCU Examinations at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri offers two Premarital MCU packages designed according to the specific medical needs of each gender.
1. Premarital MCU for Women (MCU Female)
The MCU Female package is more comprehensive because it includes reproductive health examinations specifically designed for brides-to-be. The package includes:
Physical Examination (Consultation)
- Physical Examination by an MCU Doctor
- Consultation with an Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Other Examinations
- 2D Obstetric & Gynecologic Ultrasound (Printed Result)
Laboratory Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- ABO/Rh Blood Typing
- Random Blood Glucose
- HBsAg Qualitative (ELISA)
- Complete Urinalysis (Macroscopic, Microscopic, and Chemical)
- VDRL (Syphilis Screening)
- Anti-HIV Qualitative/ELISA
- Anti-Toxoplasma IgM
- Anti-Rubella IgM
- Anti-CMV IgM
- Anti-HSV 1 IgM
- Anti-HSV 2 IgM
Others
- Administration
- Medical Report
Price: IDR 3,510,000
2. Premarital MCU for Men (MCU Male)
The MCU Male package includes physical and laboratory examinations tailored to the health needs of grooms-to-be. The package includes:
Physical Examination (Consultation)
- Physical Examination by an MCU Doctor
Laboratory Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC, Reticulocyte Count)
- ABO/Rh Blood Typing
- Random Blood Glucose
- HBsAg Qualitative (ELISA)
- Complete Urinalysis (Macroscopic, Microscopic, and Chemical)
- VDRL (Syphilis Screening)
- Anti-HSV 1 IgM
- Anti-HSV 2 IgM
Others
- Administration
- Medical Report
Price: IDR 1,650,000
Special Package for Couples
For couples who wish to undergo their medical check-ups together, Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri offers a special package that combines the MCU Female and MCU Male packages at a more economical price.
- Special Couple Package Price: IDR 5,160,000
By choosing the couple package, both partners can complete their examinations at the same time, making the process more practical and efficient in terms of both time and cost.
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