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X-rays when TTC??
I am going to the dr. Wed. and i know he will want to do x-rays on my feet for some problems I'm having! Are x-rays harmful to eggs/ovaries when TTC? I will be on CD5 at the time...
Potential risks with x-rays
The levels of radiation used in x-ray procedures are so low that they pose only minimal risk to most patients. However, x-rays do present potential risks to a woman’s gynecological health. At very high doses, radiation can damage a woman’s eggs. As a precaution, some patients may be asked to wear a lead apron to shield sex organs from exposure to radiation.
I took this from an article online~~~there are many that suggest it can damage eggs, specifically the DNA inside the eggs, and now i am worried again. Also i have found sites that suggest that the lead apron really doesn't do much good for protection either!! OH NO =(
The levels of radiation used in x-ray procedures are so low that they pose only minimal risk to most patients. However, x-rays do present potential risks to a woman’s gynecological health. At very high doses, radiation can damage a woman’s eggs. As a precaution, some patients may be asked to wear a lead apron to shield sex organs from exposure to radiation.
I took this from an article online~~~there are many that suggest it can damage eggs, specifically the DNA inside the eggs, and now i am worried again. Also i have found sites that suggest that the lead apron really doesn't do much good for protection either!! OH NO =(
Thanks for the responses!!! Got to take care of my babies, you know!!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!
nope-they're only harmful (possibly) if you're pregnant-but if you're really nervous, you can ask for a lead apron to put over your pelvis if you want. (i know this because my mom is an x-ray tech)
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