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Can PET Scan Cause Defects To Sperm?

Hi, my husband was treated with ABVD 12 cycles completed a year ago for hodgkins. We have an 18 month old and are now having difficulty getting pregnant again. Sperm count is only 1-2.6 M so considering IVF. He has a PET scheduled in 2weeks and I am wondering if that could cause defects to sperm and if we should wait 3 months afterwards to try as I understand this is roughly the life cycle of sperm? Thanks!
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Any radiation can cause defect in any cell depending upon the dosage. Usual investigation doage will not cause this. If you desire you can store your husbands semen before undergoing PET for later usage. All the best.
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Can PET Scan Cause Defects To Sperm?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Any radiation can cause defect in any cell depending upon the dosage. Usual investigation doage will not cause this. If you desire you can store your husbands semen before undergoing PET for later usage. All the best.