What are common symptoms of thoracic endometriosis?

Thoracic endometriosis symptoms often follow a clear menstrual pattern, with pain or breathing changes that flare around your period. Many patients describe cyclic chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath that’s noticeably worse during menstruation, and pain that can refer to the shoulder or upper back.

In some cases, thoracic endometriosis is associated with recurrent episodes of collapsed lung or fluid/blood around the lung that happen around the time of a period. Because these symptoms can mimic other chest or lung conditions, our team focuses on the timing of symptoms, prior episodes, and your pelvic symptom history to guide a more targeted evaluation. If this pattern sounds familiar, reach out to schedule a consultation so we can help clarify what’s driving your symptoms and discuss next steps.