{"id":2312,"date":"2026-06-21T08:22:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/premarital-sti-screening-lagos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T08:22:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:22:53","slug":"premarital-sti-screening-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/premarital-sti-screening-lagos\/","title":{"rendered":"Premarital STI Screening in Lagos: What Couples Should Test For Before Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premarital STI Screening in Lagos: What Couples Should Test For Before Marriage<\/h1>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka (Yaba), Lagos<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello Friend! Planning a wedding is a season of joy \u2014 and a perfect moment to start married life with honesty about your health. Premarital screening isn&#8217;t about mistrust; it&#8217;s about two people protecting each other and any future children. Here&#8217;s what couples in Lagos should consider testing for, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Test Before Marriage?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;s found before it causes harm, and can make informed plans for a healthy pregnancy. It&#8217;s one of the most caring conversations a couple can have.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Premarital Screening Usually Covers<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HIV<\/strong> \u2014 so you can protect each other and plan safely<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Hepatitis B &amp; C<\/strong> \u2014 important for partner protection and pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Syphilis<\/strong> \u2014 fully treatable, but harmful if missed before pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Genotype and blood group<\/strong> \u2014 vital for planning a family (especially the sickle-cell question)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Other STIs<\/strong> such as chlamydia and gonorrhea where relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/premarital.php\">premarital screening<\/a> service for the full package, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/sticlinic.php#packages\">STI test packages<\/a> if you&#8217;d like to add a broader infection screen.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If Something Is Found?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding an infection before marriage is far better than discovering it later. Many results \u2014 like a positive syphilis or hepatitis B test \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make It Part of the Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slot your screening in alongside the other wedding preparations \u2014 ideally a few months ahead, so there&#8217;s time to act on anything that needs attention. Walk in together, or book a discreet appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to STI testing? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/sti-testing-lagos-complete-guide\/\">complete guide to STI testing in Lagos<\/a> explains every step. We&#8217;re beside UNILAG at 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/sticlinic.php#packages\">Book Your Premarital Screening<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Medically reviewed by <strong>Dr. Lawal Taiye (MBBS, Ibadan)<\/strong> \u2014 Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka, Lagos. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Premarital STI screening in Lagos \u2014 what couples should test for before marriage, including HIV, hepatitis, syphilis and genotype, and what happens if something is found. 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