Sure you have matched the 'Kundlis', have done a thorough horoscope match and know your beau's financial and living status as well. But wait, there is more to choosing your spouse. I am talking about nothing else than health which should not be, at any cost, compromised. It is surprising how most couples tend to ignore checking on each other's health (physical and mental) status before tying the knot; forgetting that good health is the stepping stone into a blissful marriage. And that's why I write this blog to draw your attention towards the medical tests every couple must undergo before getting hitched.

A lot of people in India are apprehensive about the idea of getting done medical tests before marriage because of the pre-conceived notions. But trust me, doing so is the wisest thing you can do before getting married. Once you know that your partner has some disease, or requires continued medical attention or is infertile—it can help you make an informed choice. You can accordingly begin a treatment, prepare yourself for how to deal with it in future or call off the alliance. You never know if your would-be-spouse is infected with life-changing diseases like STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) or suffers from some chronic ailment which you must know of before taking the plunge. Otherwise, it can cause a major dent in a couple's marriage if such issues are revealed after tying the knot.