I had an x-ray in the past on my leg or something but they didnt use the lead apron thing to cover my genitals during one of the x-rays and did during others. does anyone know if i should be worried about being sterile now?
2006-06-13 06:36:35 · 6 answers · asked by Rob 3 in Health ➔ Men's Health
no, not at all, its just a matter of how many times, you do it, so dont be worried, plus the doc's know what there doing, but if your worried ask them next time, dont be shy
2006-06-20 01:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Vprincess 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO- never has anyone prove that xray photons have caused them to become sterile-
As a Professional Radiology Technologist- We prevent exposing your body unnecessarily- shielding areas we are able to and Some we are not able to- given an exam for pelvis/hips, we have to xray your genital area, exposing you to xray photons.
We minimize what we can- but we have to expose you to what is with -in the means to give a diagnostic study.
Xray has been used for over 100 years now and we are still learning the effects it has on general public/ repetitions exams/ and unborn babies.
AS for shielding EXAMS- I love when ppl ask for a shield with out understanding the reason we shield and the reasons we dont. ASK- Be informed you will feel better knowing then wondering about it days later
2006-06-18 17:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by oregonmadisons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would take a WHOLE LOT of x-rays to make you sterile. The only case I know of is a radiation case involving a guy in the Airforce that stood in front of a radar dish. After several decaeds they discovered that he had in fact cooked himself from the inside out. Most x-ray machines are very low power and you actually are at no risk. Especially if you had just that one x-ray.
2006-06-13 06:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by sternman9000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be a bit concerned and talk with your doctor, depending on what was being done though, it may have been such a low dose of radiation that it was not a necessary need at the time.. I would ask your doctor about your concern though. Take care and I hope all is well with you.
2006-06-13 06:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by howlincoyote 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you won't be sterile from an x-ray. One every now and then won't do anything.
2006-06-18 19:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by mommycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. your testes produce millions of sperm cells each day
2006-06-14 13:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by boricua82991 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋