When PCOS Becomes a Surgical Emergency | The Pitt S2 E9

Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit my sponsor https://zocdoc.com/mdj to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. Is it "just pain" or a surgical emergency? Today, we’re diving into an episode of The Pitt to review a short but powerful plot about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), seeking care as a black woman, and the ways patients can fall through the cracks of our failing healthcare system. When a patient arrives at The Pitt in excruciating pain, she is *almost* dismissed once again when her pain subsides. But when it comes back, the emergency docs treating her have to diagnose a rare but potentially severe complication: ovarian torsion. We've reacted to every obgyn-related plot of The Pitt so far, with mixed but mostly positive results. How will they do this time? Previous "The Pitt" episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVH2Gpf8wKeTb9Yg_CEcU3wxGSDoDDgcg&si=LoxnTvba64MP4nnK In this video, I’ll break down: 👩🏼‍⚕️ The Pathophysiology: Why having PCOS or large cysts increases your risk of the ovary twisting on its blood supply. 🧐 The "Twist": How to identify the specific signs of torsion versus standard pelvic pain. 💆🏿‍♀️ Health Equity in the ER: We’ll discuss the reality of medical bias and why many black women find their pain dismissed or undertreated in emergency settings. 🔪 Surgical Intervention: What actually happens when you "untwist" an ovary in the OR. It’s so important to be your own advocate, but it’s even more important for the medical system to listen. Let’s talk about what this episode got right and what we can learn from this patient’s journey. Become a channel Membryo to connect & access perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPhcbDwqWRc-3tteE2BS6g/join MDJ Secret Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkrMPc856DvoxX99IyGYmw 🍑🍆 Beducated is an INCREDIBLE platform with inclusive, evidence-based courses on pleasure - use my affiliate link https://fas.st/t/T9cj1r6A and gift yourself with education you'll enjoy for life. 👅💦 I stream on Twitch weekly (usually Sundays): https://www.twitch.tv/mamadoctorjones - Playlist of full-length Twitch streams for channel membryos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVH2Gpf8wKeRO7TL3vfzJkfsF9eHmQGkP FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamadoctorjones Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mamadoctorjones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamadoctorjones ** The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ** the pitt, noah wyle, hbo, er, shawn hatosy +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++