2006-10-25 07:39:08 · 20 answers · asked by pinklilyhun 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This may be what you have, like I do. You probably should tell your doctor, too.
Mittelschmerz is the pelvic and lower abdominal pain that some women experience during ovulation. (Ovulation generally occurs about midway between menstrual cycles hence the term mittelschmerz, which comes from the German words for "middle" and "pain."
The pain of mittelschmerz can range from a mild twinge to severe discomfort and usually lasts from minutes to hours. It is generally felt on one side of the abdomen and may vary each month, depending on which ovary is releasing the egg during that cycle. In some cases, a small amount of vaginal bleeding or discharge may occur. Some women experience nausea, especially if the pain is severe.
2006-10-25 07:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by cami398 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you tell us a little more about you and your pain? What's your age, have you had pain like this before, how severe is it?
It could just be normal pain from ovulation, but you could have an ovarian cyst or PCOS. If the pain is really severe, obviously your best bet is to visit your doctor.
In the mean time, check out http://health.ivillage.com/gyno/gynoovaries/topics/0,,4v5c,00.html for more information on ovarian health and the symptoms of cysts and PCOS.
2006-10-25 07:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be ovulation pains if you get it about once a month. If its constant though could be your appendix. If its ovulation pains you might find you have had a stretchy discharge a bit like raw egg white over the past couple of days. A quick check up at the Dr's will solve it.
2006-10-25 07:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by Lovewilltearusapart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your stomach is located in the upper left quadrant of your abdomen and is partially covered by the ribs. If this is where the pain is and where it stays, it's not your appendix. Now if the pain is actually in the lower right quadrant of your abdomen, it could be appendicitis. Your best bet is to get to an ER or Urgent Care walk-in clinic be examined right away. If it's not appendicitis, it could be something equally serious.
2016-05-22 13:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by Evelyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get this pain on and off as well but on the other side. If you find out what it is let me know - should go to the doctor but don't want to get sent for a scan.
2006-10-25 07:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your in the middle of your cycle it could be mittlesmertzen ( or however its spelt) its just ovulating. I get these quite often and they only happen in one side i was quite worried when i first got them and i went to the doctors it could be something more serious so id get it checked
2006-10-25 07:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by mintycakeyfroggy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it during the time you ovulate. If so you may be ovulating. I know a lot of people who get this pain.
2006-10-25 11:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by kimntrent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what time of the month it is could be ovulation, whicch is no big deal, happens every month. could be a normal ffluid filled cyst which is probably likely, they come and go with most wiomen unnoticed no big deal but could be ovarian cancerr, you should really see your doctor
2006-10-25 07:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Honey pot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a few who have that type of pain yes it could be your ovulating
2006-10-25 08:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ovulation! sure it is it. it changes every month for example this month it is on the left, and next month it is on the right. nothing to worry. it usually before or around 14 days after ur period
2006-10-25 09:19:51 · answer #10 · answered by Who knows ????????? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋