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My wife just found out she is 7 to 8 weeks pregnant. she had a mammogram done 5 weeks ago. should i be concerned about the radiation exposure ?
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Ask X-ray center: Many sites use shields when performing mammograms. Ask the x-ray center if they used shield, and if so exposure unlikely.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: If the mammogram was properly performed, the amount of excess scatter radiation to the pelvis is essentially zero.
Answered 6/15/2014
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