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Can an abdominal ct genetically damage my eggs?
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Unlikely: It would take a lot more radiation exposure to damage your ovaries than a few CT scans.
Answered 1/12/2015
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No: A CT scan exposes the body to a small amount of radiation for a very brief time. This is not enough to cause damage to the ovary or eggs.
Answered 4/1/2015
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