What Are The Effects Of CT Scan's Radiation On The Sperm?

Posted on Sat, 25 Mar 2017

Question: Hi
. Am 28yrs old female.Trying to conceive for three months.Last week my husband got his lumbar spine Ct scan for his lower back pain issue(it took nearly 5 to 10 mins) Report came out with no issues.My concern is about Ct scan radiation effect on sperm.will radiation effect on sperm cause any problem in pregnancy??whether I want to wait for 2 or 3 months or i can start to try from next month?? Pls give me details

Thank u

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for writing us with your health concerns
You can very well try for pregnancy and there is no such risk.
CT scan is harmful after you get pregnant as it affects the formation of organs.
At this stage there is no such effect.
You should start a tablet of folic acid on daily basis and try to have intercourse in middle ten days of periodic cycle for best results
All the best
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (40 minutes later)

Thank you mam.will Ct scan reduce my husband's sperm count??whether we want to test the semen before trying??

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can get semen tested

Detailed Answer:
No dear, nothing like that is needed after CT scan. but in case both of you are trying and anxious about pregnancy then get a basic semen test.
It will help a lot in relieving the stress
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad