<human>: We live in chennai. We got married just before 10 days. Both me and my partner would like to do a complete health check up because we would like to have a baby in a year. May i know what kind of tests needed and also the name of the tests which should be taken to know if we are healthy enough to go for child now?
<bot>: Hello, thank you for posting your query to Chat Doctor. The regular checkups for the wife to undergo before planning to conceive are-An ultrasound of the lower abdomen (to check for possible cysts)Complete thyroid function test hematology (for checking blood hemoglobin levels etc.) The husband could get a semen culture done. Apart from this, both the partners can get tests done for STDs like V Chat Doctor.  Also, you should both get your blood sugar levels tested. Apart from this, adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy food, exercising regularly and staying happy and stress-free. Later, if at all you face problems in conceiving you could go in for a hormonal assay.