Symptoms of Diaphragmatic Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue, which normally forms as the lining of the uterus, is found in areas of the body outside of the uterine wall. No matter where endometrial tissue is present, it will be shed during menstruation and rebuild after bleeding has stopped. Diaphragmatic endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue forms on the diaphragm. There are some warning symptoms of diaphragmatic endometriosis.

Chest Pain

• According to Oxford Journals, women with diaphragmatic endometriosis may experience a pattern of having chest pains during certain times of the month. The chest pains will correlate with a woman's menstrual cycle.

Pain in the Upper Right Torso

• Women suffering from diaphragmatic endometriosis might suffer from pain in the upper right portion of their upper body. This pain increases and decreases with the menstrual cycle.

Pain in Right Shoulder

• Women with diaphragmatic endometriosis may present with unexplained pain in the tip of their right shoulder. As with pain in other areas of the body, this pain will correlate with the menstrual cycle.

History of Endometriosis

• According to the St. Charles Endometriosis Treatment Program Newsletter, winter, 1994, most individuals with diaphragmatic endometriosis have had gynecological problems in the past. Many present with a history of pelvic endometriosis.

Sleep Difficulties

• Some women with diaphragmatic endometriosis find themselves having sleep difficulties. The endometrial tissue causes them pain when they sleep in certain positions and can become chronic.