Cramps During Ovulation
Having cramps during ovulation can be perfectly normal and can be quite advantageous for some women who are trying to get pregnant, as it can signal that ovulation is occurring. Generally, this cramping will be felt in the middle of your menstrual cycle, when ovulation is occurring.
The cramping is believed to be caused when the follicle in the ovary ruptures as the egg is being released. This pain can be quite insignificant in some women, while others may experience severe cramps that last several hours. Typically, one out of every five women will experience any type of cramping. In most cases, a woman will not experience these symptoms.
What Do Ovulation Cramps Feel Like?
Typically the cramping will be felt on one side of your lower abdomen, which is where the egg was released. This pain can shift from one side to the other, on a monthly basis. You generally will feel these pains in the middle of your menstrual cycle, when ovulation typically occurs. It may also be accompanied by slight spotting, which also happens just before ovulation occurs. If the cramping is severe, you can help relieve the pain with a pain reliever such as Aleve or Advil.
If you are on birth control, this prevents ovulation from occurring, which means you should not experience any type of ovulation cramping.
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