My husband had an abdominal ct scan with contrast two days ago. Were trying to conceive. Should we skip this cycle and not try to make sure theres no effect on his sperm? Is there any risk of birth defects if I conceived this cycle after husbands ct scan?
Jello, Thankyou for asking your question at Chat Doctor. I understand your concern CT scans utilizes X-ray in very low doses only. So a single CT scan will not cause any problems to the sperm. You do not need to skip trying this cycle. It will cause problems of radiation only if there are multiple exposure to CT scans in a very short period of time. Since you are trying to get pregnant, here are few health tips you and your husband can follow-You can start taken folic acid 400 mg tablets daily-healthy eating habits with more Chat Doctor. Seek help of your doctor if needed, so that he/she can guide through the process-You should avoid alcohol during pregnancy -If you have any medical conditions or taking any medications, talk to your doctor to see if it is safe to get pregnant Hope I was able to answer your question Please feel free to add