So a ‘nurse’ told an acquaintance that her diagnosis of ovarian cyst is because she has no sexual experience.

She also advised her to “try and be having sex from time to time”.

Also, told her other scary unverified balderdash.

My first question: “A qualified nurse?”
Silence.
Owing to poverty and ignorance a lot of people seek healthcare in every other place but the hospital.

I understand.

However, “Penny wise... pound foolish”.
It’s best to spend that initial time and money seeking out a specialist. Else, you might spend more in the long run.
I later got to find out that this woman who claims to be a nurse, just owns a chemist shop and once worked as an auxiliary nurse in a private hospital back in the day.

She had initially flooded her with antibiotics from an imaginary PID! Before she finally got a scan diagnosis.
From just speaking to a medical professional, her fears were allayed and best treatment proffered.

Not everyone who wears a ward coat and owns a stethoscope is a medical professional or clinician.

You owe it to yourself to verify who you give control of your health and life!🙏🏽
And in case you’re wondering...

No! Ovarian cysts have nothing to do with your sexual experience. Sex is not preventive or therapeutic.
See a Doctor if you have any unexplained abdomino-pelvic pain/discomfort.

Don’t treat what hasn’t been medically diagnosed.

Stay safe!

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