Both men and women need to undergo a series of examinations before preparing for pregnancy to determine whether their bodies are suitable for pregnancy and to take care of their bodies as soon as possible. Men also undergo CT scans to determine if there are any problems with their bodies. CT scans are all radioactive. Will undergoing CT scans during preparation for pregnancy have any impact on conception? Can I take a CT scan while preparing for pregnancy?
Can a man get a CT scan while preparing for pregnancy
Generally, the radiation dose during a single X-ray examination is very low, which is not enough to cause fetal malformation after pregnancy. However, from the perspective of eugenics, it is best to wait for three months after the X-ray examination before preparing for pregnancy. Folic acid can be supplemented appropriately three months before pregnancy. So it is not recommended to take CT scans during pregnancy preparation.
What should men pay attention to during pregnancy preparation
1. If you want to have a child, expectant fathers should take more zinc supplements. Experts say that zinc is directly proportional to the quality and density of semen, and zinc deficiency can affect sperm metabolism and vitality, thereby "delaying" testicular development. When zinc is insufficient, it directly "damages" the prostate tissue, and semen contains one-third of prostate fluid, which also leads to poor semen liquefaction, reduces sperm vitality, and affects the fertilization process.
2. Fruits and vegetables should not be underestimated. Men often disdain fruits and vegetables, thinking they are weight loss foods for girls. But they do not understand that the large amount of vitamins contained in fruits and vegetables are essential for male reproductive physiological activities. Some foods containing high vitamins can greatly help improve the quality of sperm survival. Both vitamin A and vitamin E have the effect of delaying aging, reducing chronic functional decline, and also have good effects on sperm production and improving sperm activity. Lack of these vitamins can often cause obstacles to sperm production. If men lack various vitamins in fruits and vegetables for a long time, it may hinder the normal development of the gonads and the generation of sperm, thereby reducing or affecting the normal activity of sperm, and even leading to infertility.
3. Moderate fat is also good. Sex hormones are mainly converted from cholesterol in fat, which is an important raw material for synthesizing sex hormones. Fat also contains essential fatty acids required for sperm production. If lacking, it not only affects sperm production but may also cause a decrease in sexual desire. Meat, fish, and poultry eggs contain a high amount of cholesterol, and moderate intake is beneficial for the synthesis of sex hormones. Try to eat less pork and choose more fish and poultry foods, especially deep-sea fish. The essential fatty acids contained in deep-sea fish participate in hormone production and balance, which is beneficial for male reproductive health.
During the preparation period for pregnancy, ensuring sufficient nutrition and good sleep, quitting some bad lifestyle habits, and eating more vegetables and fruits can improve sperm quality and increase the chances of conception. Actually, preparing for pregnancy is not a very difficult task. As long as you don't develop any bad habits and have a regular diet and lifestyle, getting pregnant is basically not difficult.
