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My left ribs become sore to the touch during nearly every period. the soreness lasts for a few days. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Roy St. John answered

Uterine tissue: There are uncommon instances where a woman has endometrial tissue (tissue inside the uterus)located outside the uterus. This tissue can sometimes be located in the lining of the lung and can bleed during a normal menstrual period. It's possible that this is causing the rib pain you are describing.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My left ribs become sore to the touch during nearly every period. the soreness lasts for a few days. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Roy St. John answered

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