Male gonadal dose of ionizing radiation delivered during X-ray examinations and monthly probability of pregnancy: a population-based retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Male gonadal exposure to ionizing radiation may disrupt spermatogenesis, but its influence on the fecundity of couples has been rarely studied. We aimed to characterize the influence of male gonadal dose of ionizing radiation deliver...

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Main Authors: Slama Remy, Spira Alfred, Geoffroy-Perez Beatrice, Ducot Béatrice, Bouyer Jean, Sinno-Tellier Sandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/55