What is the effect of chest X-ray on sperm?

Because the amount of radiation used in chest X-rays is much greater than that of X-rays, the harm to the body is of course greater. So what effect will chest X-rays have on male sperm? Men who are preparing for pregnancy or have already had a chest X-ray should pay attention. Let's take a look at these aspects.

Because spermatogonia in the seminiferous epithelium of male testicles are more sensitive to the high-width ratio of radiation, the number of sperm will decrease and the number of abnormal sperm will increase after diffuse direct exposure to X-rays. In more serious cases, it will continue to cause testicular atrophy. Therefore, chest X-rays will have an impact on pregnancy. The X-rays used in chest X-rays are a relatively risky radiation source. When a man is exposed to 500 to 600 Ci of direct radiation, it may cause permanent infertility. And it should be noted that if a man has experienced a large radiation source, the gradual repair of somatic cells will also be accompanied by genetic damage. From this point of view, male sperm is still relatively sensitive, and male compatriots must pay attention to this problem.

The main effect of chest X-rays on sperm is the effect of X-rays on sperm. Radiation can damage spermatogenic cells in the testicles, affect sperm transformation, and even cause abnormal sperm growth. Therefore, it is recommended that if one of the couples is exposed to X-rays, then it is safer to postpone the pregnancy period by three months to half a year.

Male testicles are very sensitive to radiation. After diffuse X-ray exposure, the number of male sperm decreases and sperm abnormalities increase; in severe cases, testicular atrophy occurs. Therefore, X-rays will definitely have an impact on pregnancy. When a human testicle receives an absorbent dose of 100 rads, it can cause sperm deficiency. It takes more than 1 year for the production of male sperm to reach the level before direct exposure or to have reproductive function. If a man is exposed to 500-600 Curies, permanent infertility will occur; if he is exposed to 250 Curies, temporary infertility will occur within 1 year.

A chest X-ray is a common procedure that doctors perform when they are examining lung diseases or doing a physical examination. Nowadays, the radiation machines in hospital clinics have more protective measures, and the harm to people is generally not great. However, couples who are planning to have a baby should stop doing non-traditional examinations such as X-rays and chest X-rays one year in advance, at least six months. If they have already done so, the plan to have a baby should be appropriately delayed.