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Can a lower back (lumbar spine) x-ray (with a shield in place) alter sperm in a way which could lead to birth defects if the x-ray was taken shortly (days) before conception?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Radiation: The amount of radiation would not cause any problem with your sperm.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 4/17/2013

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Not likely: Radiation from xrays are usually all or none. So either the sperm (or egg) is affected and dies or it has no affect at all.

Dr Weston and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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A member asked:

Can a lower back (lumbar spine) x-ray (with a shield in place) alter sperm in a way which could lead to birth defects if the x-ray was taken shortly (days) before conception?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Dr Weston and another doctor agreed

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