Exposure of the abdomen and pelvis to ionising radiation should be minimised in women of childbearing age due to its effect on the reproductive organs such as the ovary. The Fetus is particularly susceptible to inadvertent exposure to X-rays. Hence, if the last menstrual period is not definitely known, the abdomen should be shielded with a lead apron when performing X-rays of the head and neck, chest and limbs. If imaging of the abdomen and pelvis is mandatory, an ultrasound scan (USS) or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is far safer than a computed tomography (CT) scan in reproductive-age women where a pregnancy history is not available.