July 18, 2025 — Lagos, Nigeria: Social media is buzzing after a woman shared a viral story on X (formerly Twitter) about a lady who unexpectedly discovered she was 33 weeks pregnant despite having an IUD (Intrauterine Device) inserted for birth control.

The story was posted by user @tiredfeminist_, who revealed that during a recent medical scan, the woman not only discovered her pregnancy but that the IUD was nowhere to be found on the ultrasound.

“A lady with an IUD just found out she’s 33 weeks pregnant 😭😭 Like, not only did she get pregnant while on birth control, but it was also undetected for months 😭😭😭😭 And during the scan, they couldn’t see her IUD anymore 😭😭😭,” the post read.

Adding a humorous twist, the poster joked:

“I think the baby ate it.”

Social Media Reactions

The post quickly went viral, generating thousands of reactions, comments, and personal anecdotes about IUD use and birth control reliability.

  • @becomingShika: “This is literally my story, except for the pregnant part. I expelled my IUD after 4 weeks of insertion. When the gynae did the dildo scan thingie, she found nothing 😭😭😭 my question of where it is will remain unanswered?”

  • @madzana_sanga: “I had so much confidence in IUD…if I can tell you, my confidence in IUD is turning 7yrs in Sept.”

  • @Papa_Ibeji: “May be she removed it to get pregnant but needs an excuse for the partner?”

  • @ntwanie: “Bathong when you say cryptic you mean the baby wasn’t visible to scans till now or she hasn’t had any need for medical consultations for the better part of the year til now?”

  • @Official__Phumi: “Omg 😭. This is why you need to always check/feel the strings of the IUD so you’ll know when it’s shifted.”

  • @sandykinz23: “😭😭😭😭one day, as women we will need to accept that when the universe has aligned for you to conceive, it will happen no matter what.”

Some users also raised concerns about the side effects of IUDs, with one asking about links to migraines, weight gain, and other health implications.

Medical Background

While IUDs are considered one of the most effective forms of birth control, rare instances of expulsion, shifting, or device failure can occur, leading to unintended pregnancies. Doctors typically advise regular self-checks of the IUD strings and periodic medical check-ups to ensure the device remains properly positioned.

Public Health Implication

This incident has reignited discussions around birth control reliability, reproductive health education, and the need for better awareness about contraceptive risks and anomalies.