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A member asked:

Sorry i had 2 lung xray on mar 13 & apr 25, 2013 i think my semen was also exposed, is my sperm become dead? do i need to masturbate to remove it?

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No: Having a check x-ray or other diagnostic x-ray would not damage your sperm significantly, even if it was exposed (with the possible exception if you are trying to father a child). There is no medical necessity to masturbate unless you wish to.

Dr Accurso agreed

Answered 5/4/2013

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