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If i had a mammogram between ovulation and menstruation and got pregnant that cycle, would the baby be harmed?

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No: The amount of scatter radiation from the mammogram would be very small and would not hurt an early pregnancy.

Answered 1/20/2014

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: Mammography is considered safe during pregnancy. Essentially no radiation reaches the fetus.

Answered 7/16/2014

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