Table 1 Estimates of the threshold absorbed dose for tissue effects in adult human gonads [35]
Tissue | Induction of sterility | Total dose in single exposure (Gy) | Total dose in protracted exposure (Gy) | Annual dose rate in protracted exposure (Gy/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Testes | Temporary | 0.15 | – | 0.4 |
Permanent | 3.5–6.0 | – | 2.0 | |
Ovaries | Permanent | 2.5–6.0 | 6.0 | > 0.2 |