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Is your sperm count damaged after a pelvic xray?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: A small amount of radiation in an xray should not make any difference. If you had multiple > 50 xrays over a short term that potentially could have an impact.

Answered 8/11/2015

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