Is there a connection between pleurisy and endometriosis?

Yes, there can be a connection between pleurisy and endometriOSis, particularly when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, potentially affecting nearby organs, including the lungs. In rare cases, this can lead to a condition known as catamenial pneumothorax, where endometrial tissue on or near the diaphragm may cause pleuritic pain or pleurisy during menstruation. However, this connection is not common, and pleurisy is typically associated with other respiratory or inflammatory conditions.