"I Can’t Menstruate, I’ve Had 8 Surgeries": Yaa Bitha Opens Up About Congenital Condition

• Ghanaian presenter Yaa Bitha revealed she has undergone eight surgeries due to a rare congenital reproductive condition
• Bitha made the disclosure during an appearance on The Lifestyle Podcast, describing a lifelong struggle she has managed since childhood
• Her candid account has sparked conversations about awareness of rare congenital reproductive conditions in Ghana

Ghanaian media personality Yaa Bitha has opened up about a rare congenital reproductive condition she has lived with since birth, revealing the full extent of her medical journey during a sit-down on The Lifestyle Podcast.

The television and radio presenter, known for hosting The Lockdown on Pluzz 89.9 FM has opened up about her private life in a vira video.

Yaa Bitha says she can't menstruate

Yaa Bitha disclosed that the condition involves the incomplete development of her uterus and upper private part.

Viewers and commentators have identified it as Müllerian agenesis, also known as MRKH syndrome, which typically presents with the absence of menstrual periods despite normal external genitalia, ovaries, and secondary sexual characteristics.

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"I have always been a sick child, that's why I'm like this," Bitha said during the interview.

The Instagram photo is below:

Yaa Bitha describes 8 surgeries and medical journey

Bitha stated that her condition went undetected for years, with those around her failing to notice there was anything unusual.

"I was born with a congenital defect that did not allow me to menstruate, I could only pee and nobody's attention was drawn to it," she said.

The presenter went on to disclose that she has undergone eight serious surgeries connected to the condition.

Among those procedures, surgeons created a canal using a tube from her uterus to the outside to enable menstrual flow, a development she described matter-of-factly despite the gravity of what it entailed.

Beyond the physical toll of multiple operations, Bitha spoke about the emotional weight of managing the condition from childhood, and explained that choosing to speak publicly about her experience was a deliberate decision rooted in resilience rather than vulnerability.

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The Instagram photo is below:

Yaa Bitha's congenital condition sparks awareness in Ghana

The interview has drawn significant attention on social media, with supporters praising Bitha for her openness.

Many commenters noted it was the first time they had encountered any discussion of the condition, describing her story as both eye-opening and inspirational.

Her disclosure has also reignited broader conversations in Ghana about awareness of rare congenital reproductive health conditions, which often go undiagnosed or undiscussed due to cultural stigma and limited public information.

Fans react to Yaa Bitha's video

Some social media users have blasted the presenter for asking insensitive questions after the video went viral on TikTok. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Akosua Arhin stated:

"People always want to hear stories like this before they’re kind with their words smh."

Pristine_Phresh commented:

"So why she making fun of sensitive stuff. And yet she she is still always full of life 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️."

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Ivy dherbie stated:

"I understand you want the interview to feel conversational, but I felt there were interruptions, which sometimes diverted the conversation from the main subject. I think allowing the interviewee to flow more naturally would make the conversation more engaging and give the audience the chance to enjoy the full, unfiltered exchange."

The Instagram photo is below:

Kisa Gbekle undergoes under surgery

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ghanaian actress Kisa Gbekle who released videos of herself having another cosmetic surgery online.

In multiple videos that she shared for her followers, Kisa appeared in a hospital attire while documenting portions of her most recent treatment on social media.

The actress framed her decision with terms like "higher standards" and "sculpted curves," describing it as a purposeful step. See

Source: YEN.com.gh