How long after chest X-ray can I get pregnant

Most optical devices use various radiation imaging methods as a way to monitor diseases, and generally all radiation has radiation sources, such as X-ray chest examinations. Therefore, during pregnancy, doctors generally advise pregnant women not to have chest X-rays, and try to reduce them before pregnancy. Next, let's talk about how long it takes to get pregnant after a chest X-ray.

How long does it take to get pregnant after a chest x-ray?

The full name of chest X-ray is fluoroscopy, which is a common X-ray examination method. The basic principle of chest X-ray examination is to use the penetrating, fluorescent and photographic properties of X-rays to make the body image on the screen, producing black and white contrasting images, providing a basis for the doctor's diagnosis. The purpose of a chest X-ray is to check for abnormalities in the heart, liver, and lungs, and most importantly, to detect tuberculosis.

So for men who want to have children, what effects will a chest X-ray have on the body? How long does it take before they can get pregnant?

A chest X-ray is a test that involves radioactive substances, which can have a certain effect on men's sperm. When taking a chest X-ray, semi-perfect or already perfect sperm will be affected by radiation. We know that it takes at least three months for a sperm to grow from a spermatogonia to a fully mature sperm that can move.

Therefore, based on the above views, men should wait at least three months after taking a chest X-ray before considering pregnancy. Because after three months, the sperm in the male body is no longer affected by radiation, so as to ensure the quality of sperm and the health of the fetus.

How long does it take for a woman to get pregnant after taking a chest X-ray?

The amount of radiation emitted by a chest X-ray is the largest among all X-ray examinations. Taking a chest X-ray is equivalent to taking 10 X-rays. But sometimes we need to take a chest X-ray to obtain more accurate data. A chest X-ray is the best way to check whether there are any abnormalities in the heart, liver, and lungs, and it is also one of the most important ways to detect tuberculosis.

Since chest X-rays are dangerous, is it more appropriate for women to have children after taking chest X-rays?

It takes a certain amount of time for a woman's eggs to be produced, mature, and then discharged. Generally speaking, every woman can produce an ovum every month, and the ovum can survive for 48 hours. But the production of eggs takes a lot of time. The doctor's advice is that it is best to wait three months before preparing for pregnancy.

Taking a chest X-ray will expose the eggs in a woman's body to radiation. If you get pregnant right after taking a chest X-ray, or if the interval is not enough, the fetus and the baby will be affected because the eggs are unhealthy. Therefore, after taking a chest X-ray, it is best for women to follow the doctor's advice and wait until after March to prepare for pregnancy.