Mittelschmerz occurs during ovulation, when the follicle ruptures and releases its egg. It's estimated that 1 in 5 women experience ovulation discomfort. Some have mittelschmerz every month, while others have it only occasionally.
While the exact cause of mittelschmerz is unknown, here are possible reasons you may feel pain:
Just before an egg is released with ovulation, follicle growth stretches the surface of your ovary, causing pain.
Blood or fluid released from the ruptured follicle irritates the lining of your abdomen (peritoneum), leading to pain.
OTC meds such as Tylenol, should help ease the pain. But this is completely normal and unless the pain is severe, does not require medical attention. Sometimes, if you feel like it is causing too much discomfort, you can visit your doctor and ask for birth control pills which will prevent mittelschmerz (since you will not be releasing any eggs).
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Hi Anonymous,
Mittelschmerz occurs during ovulation, when the follicle ruptures and releases its egg. It's estimated that 1 in 5 women experience ovulation discomfort. Some have mittelschmerz every month, while others have it only occasionally.
While the exact cause of mittelschmerz is unknown, here are possible reasons you may feel pain:
Just before an egg is released with ovulation, follicle growth stretches the surface of your ovary, causing pain.
Blood or fluid released from the ruptured follicle irritates the lining of your abdomen (peritoneum), leading to pain.
OTC meds such as Tylenol, should help ease the pain. But this is completely normal and unless the pain is severe, does not require medical attention. Sometimes, if you feel like it is causing too much discomfort, you can visit your doctor and ask for birth control pills which will prevent mittelschmerz (since you will not be releasing any eggs).
All the best!
Rosa
May 6, 2011 - 7:20amThis Comment
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