Saturday, September 12, 2020

Hilary Swank sues SAG-AFTRA health plan after coverage is denied for ovarian cysts: 'Barbaric'

Part of this article...

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hilary-swank-sues-sag-aftra-health-plan-coverage-denied-ovarian-cysts-barbaric-163144143.html

...said:

"Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface. According to the Mayo Clinic, a large ovarian cyst can cause pelvic pain a dull or sharp ache in the lower abdomen on the side of the cyst."

Are you F-ing kidding me, Mayo Clinic?  When I had my ovarian cysts, the pain was excruciating!  I was lying down, doubled over in pain, feeling like my ovary was being twisted and wrenched to the extreme!  It wasn't just "a dull or sharp ache."  It was super-intense, unfathomable pain that wouldn't be relieved by any over-the-counter pain medications.

They sure do try to minimize the severity of this female problem.  Sure, some women might have the milder pain, but to actually be informative and clear, you should put the whole range of what the experience is.

Also, people shouldn't have to sue to get coverage for health conditions.  It's so ridiculous.