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Do Frequent Exposures To Radiations Through CT Scan Affect The Ability To Conceive?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Question: I get a CT scan once a year for a checkup post cancer of my whole body. I'm now 30, will this affect my ability to have kids?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Annual CT scans doesn't cause infertitly...

Detailed Answer:
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Annual CT scan wouldn't alter the chances of fertility or the ability to bear children. However there are other factors including cancers that can. What cancer are you affected with and is it in remission?

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Do Frequent Exposures To Radiations Through CT Scan Affect The Ability To Conceive?

Brief Answer: Annual CT scans doesn't cause infertitly... Detailed Answer: Hi, Annual CT scan wouldn't alter the chances of fertility or the ability to bear children. However there are other factors including cancers that can. What cancer are you affected with and is it in remission? Regards