How long does it take to get pregnant?

Most of us know that pregnant women are not allowed to enter the area where CT scans are taken, because the film will generate a lot of radiation for pregnant women, which will affect the development of the baby. However, some ladies have had CT scans before they became pregnant, but after the scans, they are ready to have a baby. They don’t know how long it will take before they can get pregnant. Let’s take a look at this together.

How long does it take to get pregnant after a CT scan?

If you want to have a baby, it is best to wait three months after the CT scan before getting pregnant, because at this time the cells in the body have grown a new batch, and the bad ones have been replaced. If you get pregnant at this time, you will have the best genes.

What tests can't be done during pregnancy?

X-rays and CT scans are radiation sources and should not be performed during early pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, pregnant women should avoid X-rays, CT scans and other radioactive imaging tests as much as possible. Chest X-rays are not allowed (the radiation dose of a chest X-ray is 0.60-4.85msv, much higher than a chest X-ray), especially during the first three months of pregnancy. After 28 weeks of pregnancy, radioactive materials should not be tested unless there is a serious threat to the life of the pregnant woman or the fetus. "If there is a serious threat to life and an X-ray is necessary, the expectant mother can take an extra layer of protection, which is to wear a lead suit around the abdomen. In addition, the exposure time should be shortened as much as possible." Pan Jianying emphasized that the impact of X-rays on the fetus is mainly related to the amount of direct exposure and the location of the exposure. Direct exposure to the chest, hands and feet, which are away from the fetus, has less impact than direct exposure to the abdomen, pelvis and other locations close to the fetus. Wearing lead clothing on key parts can prevent radiation from passing through and reduce the damage of radiation sources to a certain extent.

Generally speaking, if a woman plans to get pregnant after having a CT scan, she can get pregnant three months after the filming, so that the pregnancy will not be risky. In fact, a woman needs to do a lot of preparation before getting pregnant. She should not go to many places with radiation sources, and she also needs to pay attention to her diet.