Can I Have a BMD Test While Pregnant?
Can I have a BMD test if I am pregnant? What should I do if I might be pregnant?
1. Overview
BMD examinations use ionizing radiation and are not normally performed during pregnancy.
2. What You Need to Know
If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell our team before the examination.
3. BMD and Pregnancy
Can I have the test while pregnant?
Our current patient guidance recommends that BMD testing not proceed during pregnancy.
What if I might be pregnant?
Please tell us and your healthcare provider before the examination.
Testing can be rescheduled or managed according to the direction of your healthcare provider.
4. Before You Contact MMI
If there is any possibility that you are pregnant, do not wait until the examination has started to mention it.
5. When to Contact MMI
Contact us before your appointment if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.