Pregnant Without Sex? Rare Medical Case Stuns Doctors
A 15-year-old girl from Lesotho was discovered to be six months pregnant. What made this case even more surprising was that she had Distal vaginal atresia(a rare condition in which the lower part of the vagina is either blocked or absent from birth.)
Teenager's Pregnancy Shocks Doctors
Doctors were shocked by the teenager’s pregnancy and questioned her about her medical history. During their assessment, they uncovered a crucial detail. She confided that her ex-boyfriend had assaulted her after finding her with her current partner. Nine months earlier, she was admitted to the hospital with an abdominal stab wound, which occurred soon after she had engaged in oral sex.
Absence of Vaginal Opening Leads to C-Section
As reported in the British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, medical experts concluded that sperm she had ingested likely travelled from her stomach to her reproductive organs through stab wounds, ultimately leading to the pregnancy.
This condition would normally make natural pregnancy impossible without medical assistance, such as In vitro fertilization (IVF). Furthermore, since she did not have a vaginal opening, she was unable to give birth naturally and required a C-section to deliver her baby, according to the New York Post.
How did the sperm survive ?
Under normal circumstances, stomach acid is strong enough to destroy sperm. However, according to Mail Online, doctors suspected that the girl’s malnourished state at the time of the stabbing may have reduced her stomach acidity. This could have allowed the sperm to survive and pass through the knife wound into her reproductive organs.
The final confirmation, ruling out what doctors referred to as a “more miraculous conception,” came as the baby developed. He closely resembled his biological father—the man she had been with before the attack.
Conclusion
This shocking case brings up important questions about how pregnancy can happen and shows why it’s so crucial to tackle issues of sexual violence and support survivors. In the end, it reminds us of how complicated the human body can be and how real-life situations can challenge what we know about medical science.
Source: Inputs from various media Sources
Priya Bairagi
Reviewed by Dr Aarti Nehra (MBBS, MMST)
I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.
