There is no scientific evidence that radiation exposure will cause impotence. Temporary sterility may occur at a lower dose of 0.15Gy (150mGy) in a few months post exposure.
All available resources need to be used while counselling persons exposed to radiation.
Ill-informed radiation workers have very exaggerated notions about the health effects of ionizing radiation. Fortunately, they are a minority. They rarely get opportunities to clear their doubts. Often, they are reluctant to ask. More so, if their doubts are on intensely private topics such as the impact, if any, of radiation exposure on fertility and sexual performance!
Sterility due to radiation exposure is a deterministic effect.
The Hindu
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