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Q: conception after xray and CT scan

asked by: bastian22 on June 6th, 2008

New User

My wife and I have been trying to conceive for two months. I received a lower abdominal x ray and an abdominal ct scan a couple of days ago. A lead plate was used to cover my genitals on the xray, but no rpotection on the ct scan. How long should we wait to begin trying again? I understand this may be a matter of opinion but I'd value a response.

Replies(4)

nightangel73

replied on June 9th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

I don't see why you need to wait. X-ray is only forbidden for the expectant mother.

sammisa

replied on June 9th, 2008

Experienced User

You having an xray will not affect your wife getting pregnant, good luck to the both of you! Smile

bastian22

replied on June 9th, 2008

New User

The concern would be in birth defects caused by radiation to the sperm.

nightangel73

replied on June 10th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

bastian22 wrote:

The concern would be in birth defects caused by radiation to the sperm.

But CT scan/Xray is not like chemotherapy radiation. The radiation used for chemotherapy in the other hand does affect fertility as the dose is higher and that's why there is women with cancer who go harvest their eggs before they begin chemo therapy.

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