I got pregnant one month after taking a chest X-ray. Is there any harm?

Experts say that a chest X-ray is just a common examination. The whole process has very little side effects on the body, which can be almost ignored. Generally, it can be completely metabolized in a week. If you get pregnant one month after a chest X-ray, it will not cause any adverse effects on the fetus. If you are worried, you can have a four-dimensional examination in the second trimester to see whether the fetus is developing well.

1. If I get pregnant one month after taking a chest X-ray, is there any harm?

There will definitely be some impact if you get pregnant one month after taking a chest X-ray. Exposure to X-rays in the early stages of pregnancy may have a significant impact on the development of the baby. It is not recommended that you have this child. If you really want one, you should go to the hospital regularly to check the development of the fetus during pregnancy. It is best to choose a three-dimensional fetal malformation screening in the middle of pregnancy. In the first three months of pregnancy, the embryo is in a highly differentiated, developmental and organ-forming stage.

2. Chest X-ray is simple and useful

A chest X-ray, commonly known as a "chest radiograph," is also listed as one of the examination items in a routine physical examination. The advantages of X-ray photography, such as speed, simplicity and economy, are becoming increasingly prominent, making it the preferred choice for chest examinations.

Characteristics of chest X-rays: Chest X-rays can clearly record gross lesions of the lungs, such as lung inflammation, masses, tuberculosis, etc. X-rays use the different densities of human tissue to observe lesions in areas with smaller differences in thickness and density. Compared with chest fluoroscopy, chest X-rays have clearer images and can detect subtle lesions; the objective record of imaging data is conducive to the review and comparison of disease diagnosis and treatment; and the radiation dose received by patients during fluoroscopy is also relatively larger.

Although the examination is good, it is an indisputable fact that excessive radiation is harmful to the human body, and X-rays are a double-edged sword for human health. According to the standards set by the International Commission on Radiological Protection, the total radiation risk is 0.0165/Sievert, while a chest X-ray takes less than half a second and the exposure rate is about 0.045 millisievert/second (1 sievert = 1000 millisievert), which poses a very limited health risk to the public. However, the gonads, eye lenses, breasts and thyroid glands in the human body are particularly sensitive to radiation, and too frequent examinations are not beneficial.

Note: ① Special groups, including infants, young children, and pregnant women (especially within the first three months of pregnancy), should undergo X-ray examinations with caution and take necessary protective measures. ②Except the inspector, other personnel should not stay in the inspection room for a long time. ③ Do not put coins or mobile phones in the chest pocket of the examiner; remove necklaces, mascots and other accessories from the neck; female patients should take off bras with metal supports and dresses with snap buttons. ④ Bring the most recent imaging data with you to the follow-up visit so that the doctor can diagnose and treat you based on your condition.