Preconception Care: Miscarriage & Birth Defects Risks
- Preconception CT linked to miscarriage and birth defect risks | Image Credit: © Gorodenkoff - © Gorodenkoff - stock.adobe.com.
- A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has reported associations between exposure to preconception computed tomography (CT) imaging with spontaneous pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies.1
- While CT imaging is vital for disease diagnosis and surveillance, it has been linked to increased ionizing radiation exposure, and use has significantly risen in the past 3...
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Preconception CT Scans and Pregnancy Risks: A Deep Dive
Preconception CT linked to miscarriage and birth defect risks | Image Credit: © Gorodenkoff - © Gorodenkoff – stock.adobe.com.
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has reported associations between exposure to preconception computed tomography (CT) imaging with spontaneous pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies.1
While CT imaging is vital for disease diagnosis and surveillance, it has been linked to increased ionizing radiation exposure, and use has significantly risen in the past 3 decades. The ovarian follicle has prolonged dormancy and a gradual maturation process, making it potentially more vulnerable.2
“Much less is known about pregnancy viability or the risk for a congenital anomaly if exposure to CT ionizing radiation occurs well before conception,” wrote investigators.1