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Will X-ray Taken During Ovulation Time Affect The Pregnancy?

Took a pregnancy test , positive and today would make 2 missed period. Dr appt next week , if comfirm im pregnant , my question is on the 16th i took a thoracic spine xray , back and left side. I think i was ovulating the 16th or so. Would this effect my egg?
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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WELCOME
DON'T WORRY.
THIS SINGLE EXPOSURE WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY.
THERE SHOULD BE MINIMUM 5 RADIAN EXPOSURE TO AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY.
IN SINGLE X-RAY THERE IS LESS THAN 0.5 RAD EXPOSURE.
SO DON'T WORRY.
REGULAR CHECK UP AND SONOGRAPHY WILL REMOVE YOUR DOUBT.
THANKS
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Will X-ray Taken During Ovulation Time Affect The Pregnancy?

WELCOME DON T WORRY. THIS SINGLE EXPOSURE WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY. THERE SHOULD BE MINIMUM 5 RADIAN EXPOSURE TO AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY. IN SINGLE X-RAY THERE IS LESS THAN 0.5 RAD EXPOSURE. SO DON T WORRY. REGULAR CHECK UP AND SONOGRAPHY WILL REMOVE YOUR DOUBT. THANKS