Dora Kulariba, the Adolescent Health Focal Person at the Upper East Regional Health Directorate, has shed light on a rare reproductive health phenomenon—some women are capable of getting pregnant during their menstrual period.
Speaking in an interview on A1 Radio, Ms. Kulariba explained that although uncommon, a few women have ovulation cycles that do not follow the typical pattern, allowing them to conceive during menstruation.
“There are some exceptional women who will only get pregnant when they are menstruating,” she revealed. “It doesn’t mean that they are less fertile or abnormal. It’s just that their biological makeup follows a different rhythm.”
Kulariba clarified that in these unique cases, ovulation may occur shortly after menstruation begins or may align in such a way that the release of an egg coincides with the menstrual phase—typically regarded as a non-fertile window. “These women may menstruate, and then the egg comes later, or as the process of menstruation begins, the egg is already ready for fertilization,” she explained.
The health expert emphasized that this rare fertility pattern is an important consideration in reproductive health discussions, especially for couples facing difficulties with conception. In some cases, gynecologists recommend that such women try to conceive during their period—ironically, a time when some partners tend to avoid intimacy due to cultural or personal taboos.
“Sometimes, with gynecologists, they would advise you to try during menstruation, because that may be the only time the man doesn’t come to you. But for some women, that’s actually when conception is possible,” she said.
Kulariba also challenged the widespread misconception that menstruation is merely a time of ‘biological waste,’ advocating instead for a more informed and open conversation about female reproductive health and fertility.
“We need to explore these exceptions further and encourage women to understand their bodies better. It’s not about the blood that comes out—it’s about the individual’s reproductive potential, even during menstruation,” she added.
This revelation not only expands the conversation on fertility awareness and menstrual health but also urges healthcare professionals and the public to adopt a more nuanced understanding of women’s reproductive systems.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gifty Eyram Kudiabor|Bolgatanga
