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Would Radiation From A CT Scan Affect The Fetus During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 3 Feb 2016

Question: Hi, I had ct scan this morning, and this period is ovulation period, if I get pregnant whether can affect the pregnancy or not ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No problem of radiation injury

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
CT imaging before fertilisation and implantation doesn't cause any damage.
However, in case of pregnancy ultrasound imaging to be done regularly as usually advised.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (20 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply, however yesterday in the morning I used ovulation test kid, the result was positive. Then this morning I had abdomen pain then dr recommend me to do ct scan....I forgot to inform him and also he didnot tell me...my friend just told me the side affect. But am not sure whether I get pregnant or not...am so worry now....i just try to get pregnant within these 2 months. If not pregnant it is good. If pregnant, so how?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
All or none phenomenon

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
CT scan done at the time of ovulation has all or none phenomenon.
It means that either there will be no pregnancy in this cycle due to effect of the scan on the fertilized embryo or if the pregnancy continues, it will be completely normal.
I suggest you not to worry at all.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thanks dr. So it means that it is safe even I get pregnant in this cycle? But how we know that we did ct scan before fertilisation and implantation?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Its safe to conceive in this cycle

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Fertilization usually occurs after24-36 hours after the ovulation kit shows positive results.
Implantation occurs after5-6 days after fertilization.
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar