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Premarital STI Screening in Lagos: What Couples Should Test For Before Marriage
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Premarital STI screening in Lagos — what couples should test for before marriage, including HIV, hepatitis, syphilis and genotype, and what happens if something is found. Discreet care at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, Yaba.

Premarital STI Screening in Lagos: What Couples Should Test For Before Marriage

From Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka (Yaba), Lagos

Hello Friend! Planning a wedding is a season of joy — and a perfect moment to start married life with honesty about your health. Premarital screening isn't about mistrust; it's about two people protecting each other and any future children. Here's what couples in Lagos should consider testing for, and why.

Why Test Before Marriage?

Many infections are silent, so a healthy-looking partner can still carry one unknowingly. Testing together means you both start marriage with a clear picture, can treat anything that's found before it causes harm, and can make informed plans for a healthy pregnancy. It's one of the most caring conversations a couple can have.

What Premarital Screening Usually Covers

  • HIV — so you can protect each other and plan safely
  • Hepatitis B & C — important for partner protection and pregnancy
  • Syphilis — fully treatable, but harmful if missed before pregnancy
  • Genotype and blood group — vital for planning a family (especially the sickle-cell question)
  • Other STIs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea where relevant

See our dedicated premarital screening service for the full package, and our STI test packages if you'd like to add a broader infection screen.

What If Something Is Found?

Finding an infection before marriage is far better than discovering it later. Many results — like a positive syphilis or hepatitis B test — lead straight to treatment or vaccination, not crisis. Our counselors guide you both through the results privately and supportively, so you can move forward with confidence.

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Make It Part of the Plan

Slot your screening in alongside the other wedding preparations — ideally a few months ahead, so there's time to act on anything that needs attention. Walk in together, or book a discreet appointment.

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New to STI testing? Our complete guide to STI testing in Lagos explains every step. We're beside UNILAG at 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Lawal Taiye (MBBS, Ibadan) — Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka, Lagos. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation.