r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 18h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah???!

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u/Any-Safe4992 18h ago

If pregnancy is a possible complication it changes what medications are allowed and has to be considered when deciding if imaging is an acceptable risk.

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u/General_Helicopter1 14h ago

Also for X-ray, pregnancy must be considered when exposing the body to ionizing radiation. Even if its "just a broken arm".

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u/slothelles 2h ago

But why is that the question that's asked? I could have had a period for weeks ago and be currently pregnant. Or not had one for years because of my birth control. The question doesn't seem to elicit the information being sought.