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Can Radiation For Groin On Me Causes Any Birth Defects If My Wife Gets Pregnant?

I recently had a CAT scan of my groin area because of a possible hernia. How long should my wife and I wait to try to conceive? I'm concerned that since my reproductive organs were exposed to radiation that if we concieve within the next three months there could be a significant risk of birth defects
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
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hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.There is no problem with CAT scan.you can try to conceive from now onwards.there will be no harm to your baby as such.good luck.
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Can Radiation For Groin On Me Causes Any Birth Defects If My Wife Gets Pregnant?

hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.There is no problem with CAT scan.you can try to conceive from now onwards.there will be no harm to your baby as such.good luck.