Swedish influencer gets vulnerable about ectopic pregnancy

Perth Now

15-07-2025

Swedish influencer and fashion designer Matilda Djerf has shared her experience five years after undergoing emergency surgery in a vulnerable Instagram post.
In a post to her 2.7 million followers, the influencer revealed that she had surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy in July 2020.
An ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical condition that occurs when a fertilised egg grows outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube.
The condition will become life-threatening if left untreated, causing ruptures and severe internal bleeding.
In Australia, ectopic pregnancies are estimated to account for 1.6% of pregnancies.
Djerf said that she was experiencing the 'most intense stomach pain' she ever had, however she had initially brushed them off as routine menstrual cramps.
After the 'constant and intense' agony lasted two days, the 27-year-old social media star presented to the hospital and was rushed into emergency surgery.
'They removed my left fallopian tube – I have my three scars on my stomach that remind me of that day.
'It was so painful physically, but even more so mentally afterwards – five years later, I still find myself worrying about future pregnancies.
'Every year on the 14th of July, I think about that same day in 2020 with so much gratitude for the help I received, but with sadness for the pain I went through.' The Djerf Avenue founder had her left fallopian tube removed in the emergency surgery. Credit: Supplied
Djerf said she chose to share her story publicly to raise awareness about the condition.
'I didn't even know what an ectopic pregnancy was when I was going through it, so when I felt strong enough afterwards, I made a promise to continue sharing as the years pass to raise awareness of what an ectopic pregnancy is.
'Over the years since sharing, I have received many painful but important messages from others who have gone through the same experience.
'In these connections I've found strength and in that, I think the healing journey has continued and will continue.'
The Djerf Avenue founder's fans flooded her comments with words of support.
'I've never seen anyone speak about this, such lack of awareness around ectopic pregnancies – my experience still pains me every day,' one follower commented.
'It's so important to raise awareness and show that this can and does happen to women all over the world,' another supporter said.
'Your courage to share helps others heal too,' a third fan chimed in.