I Knew I Had Endometriosis—but I Never Imagined I’d Need Lung Surgery
Summary
A woman shared her experience with severe endometriosis that affected more than her reproductive organs, including her lungs. After many symptoms and delayed diagnosis, she underwent lung surgery and laparoscopy to treat stage 3 endometriosis found in her chest and pelvis.Key Facts
- The woman had painful and heavy periods from age 12, along with other symptoms like acne, dizziness, and nerve pain.
- She developed Raynaud’s disease symptoms in her hand and unusual coughing fits linked to her menstrual cycle.
- By 2025, her symptoms worsened, including bloating, fatigue, and chest pain.
- She was eventually diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis, a rare form where tissue grows in the chest or lungs.
- Surgery revealed endometriosis on her right lung and diaphragm, which was removed using laser and resection techniques.
- She also had stage 3 endometriosis deeply embedded in her pelvic organs found during laparoscopy.
- The lung surgery was longer and more complex than expected, lasting over five hours.
- Endometriosis causes tissue similar to the womb lining to grow outside the uterus, leading to various symptoms depending on where it spreads.
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