Tuesday, May 25, 2010

What is the medical term for the feeling some women get at the time of ovulation?


Answer:
Mittelschmerz; literally translated from its German origins to "middle pain."

About 20-40% of women experience this pain 2 weeks before their period begins. It can appear on either side of the lower abdomen depending on which ovary is producing the ovum; pain can be on one side of the abdomen one month and switch to the other side during the following cycle.

Most of the time the pain is mildly annoying but in some cases, it can be unbearable.

Hope that helps.
you might be referring to mittelshmertz. it is the pain/cramp caused by the ovary releasing an egg into the fallopian tubes.
If you mean during ovulation, then maybe you're referring to the feeling of bloatedness.

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