Abstract
The prevalence of women radiologists has risen in the past decade, but this rise is
not reflected in interventional radiology. Women are grossly underrepresented, and
this may be partly due to fear of radiation exposure, particularly during pregnancy.
The simple fact is radiation exposure is minimal and the concern regarding the health
of the developing fetus is unjustly aggrandized. Fully understanding the risks may
help women to choose interventional radiology and practicing women interventionalists
to stay productive during their child-bearing years. To date, little has been published
to guide women who may become pregnant during their training and career.
Keywords
interventional radiology - pregnancy - radiation exposure - radiation safety - occupational
injury
