How long after CT scan can I get pregnant?

Nowadays, many routine physical examinations include a chest X-ray. So, how long after the CT scan can you get pregnant? Generally speaking, it is best to wait three months or six months before getting pregnant after having done X-ray examinations such as chest X-ray, CT, or molybdenum target (a type of breast examination). Otherwise, it is very easy to cause fetal malformation or miscarriage, especially if the pregnancy occurs within three months after the completion of tumor radiotherapy, the risk of fetal malformation is very high.

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

The amount of radiation emitted by a chest X-ray is the largest among all X-ray examinations. One 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. So, how long does it take to get pregnant after a CT scan?

It is strictly forbidden for pregnant women to take chest X-rays, especially in the first three months of pregnancy. This period is an important stage of cell division and development. If pregnant women are exposed to the radiation source of chest X-rays, it may cause irreparable damage and the fetus may be deformed.

If a large amount of X-rays are used in this stage, it may cause fetal malformations, such as microcephaly, intellectual disability, language delay, sepsis, etc. In severe cases, it may also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. However, some experts and scholars believe that the radiation dose from a single chest X-ray is not enough to cause fetal malformation.

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.