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I just had xrays of my hip and am concerned it may harm my sperm, cause mutations or lead to miscarriage/birth defects, etc. is this a valid concern?
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Relax: The effect if present would affect few if any.These are made continuously, with millions generated in waves.The healthy ones are the best swimmers and get to the eggs faster. Women have a different issue, one egg at a time and it has the effect of a lifetime of background exposures. Men get a break on this issue.
Answered 4/17/2016
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