Animal studies reveal ionizing radiation from CT may increase pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies.
Animal studies show ovarian follicle damage and mutagenesis after ionizing radiation exposure. Computed tomography (CT) imaging is commonly done outside pregnancy, but risks to future pregnancy are unknown.
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