Ugandan singer Chosen Becky opened up about her personal experience with “super fertility,” a condition that causes her to conceive very easily, even when using common contraceptives. The mother of three says she has given up on all family planning methods, after they proved ineffective. In her post, she recounted how, after giving birth to her first child in 2020, she sought to use family planning methods to avoid another pregnancy. She opted for an IUD (intrauterine device) at a clinic, assuming she was not pregnant, as she had just finished her period. However, three months later, she discovered that she was pregnant again. She confronted the doctor, who explained that it was possible to conceive with an IUD if a person is ‘too fertile.’ He advised terminating the pregnancy, a painful experience that took a long time for her to recover from. “I was told that a pregnancy that escapes a contraceptive is not likely to be viable and advised that we terminate it,” she narrated. When she returned for further family planning methods, the doctor suggested a contraceptive implant in her arm. Unfortunately, two weeks after the implant was placed, she was pregnant again and had to terminate the pregnancy once more. The challenges led her to seek a full check-up, where an OBGYN confirmed that she was “100% fertile” and that common family planning methods would not work for her. “I contacted my mom, and she told me she had the same problem. She said she had her lastborn at 47 and entered menopause at 54. She is now 58,” she said. Understanding Super Fertility Becky is one of many women who have a higher-than-average chance of conceiving, often despite the use of contraceptive methods. This condition is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to hormonal imbalances or certain physiological factors that make a woman’s reproductive system unusually responsive to conception. Women who experience super fertility may find it difficult to use standard contraceptive methods, such as IUDs, implants, or birth control pills, as these methods are typically less effective for them. Super fertility may also result in multiple pregnancies over a short period of time or an increased number of pregnancies compared to the average woman. Some studies suggest that it may be related to genetics or irregular hormone levels. A woman’s age, weight, overall health, and reproductive history could also contribute to a heightened fertility rate. For example, women who experience early menopause may also experience super fertility in their earlier years. In some cases, the condition can also lead to complications like multiple pregnancies, which can increase health risks for both the mother and the child. Living with Super Fertility For women like Chosen Becky, super fertility can be both a blessing and a curse. While it can be empowering to have such strong fertility, it can also pose challenges, especially when contraception fails repeatedly. For women who experience this condition, finding a reliable family planning method becomes a constant struggle. Furthermore, the emotional and psychological toll of facing unplanned pregnancies or the inability to prevent pregnancy can be overwhelming. For many women in similar situations, the path forward may involve embracing their fertility while seeking ways to manage it. This can include choosing not to rely on contraceptives and making lifestyle adjustments to accommodate the reality of their fertility. Now, Chosen Becky says she does not use any form of family planning, as it does not work for her. She shared her decision to embrace her condition, noting that it’s not her fault and that it is a blessing. “I cannot be with a man who doesn’t want children. I want to let you know that if you ever see me not pregnant or with a baby at any given time, that means I don’t have a man at that moment,” she said.