Which patients should not have a DEXA scan?
Pregnant people shouldn't have a bone density test. Tell your provider if you're pregnant or think you might be pregnant. DXA scans use such a low level of radiation that they're harmless for almost everyone, but pregnant people should avoid all forms of radiation if possible.
Pregnant people shouldn't have a bone density test. Tell your provider if you're pregnant or think you might be pregnant. DXA scans use such a low level of radiation that they're harmless for almost everyone, but pregnant people should avoid all forms of radiation if possible.
