Ovulation Pains?

HealthyBabies · #1 (**permalink**) 08-26-2005, 09:10 AM

I've heard people talk about ovulation pains, but I don't know how to identify them?

Where does it hurt, and how does it hurt when you ovulate?

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IsabellasMommy2B · #2 (**permalink**) 08-29-2005, 09:39 PM

Not everyone feels ovulation, but when it is felt, it can vary for different women. Some feel a dull ache throughout one or two days before and during ovulation. Some feel a sharp twinge pain in one spot, which is usually in the lower left or right section of your lower abdomen. I usually have a combo of both the dull ache and the sharp twinges, and for me, I sometimes experience several of the sharp twinges throughout a couple of days, so each little pain doesn't necessarily mean that you just shot out an egg. You may not feel the actual event, but will feel pains associated with leading up to it. Like I said, it's different for everyone. But the best way to know when to expect it is to take OPK's, and chart your temps and watch for a rise to confirm that you did ovulate. The pains can be very misleading IMO. Good luck!

Gwensmom · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2005, 02:41 AM

I have ovulation pain. What's weird about it is that it's only been happening for my last 3 cycles. And only since my d&c earlier this year. I'm thinking about speaking with my doctor about it but I've got a feeling she's going to say it's normal and just blow it off.

As far as the pain I have its always on the right side, sort of in the appendix area. It's a sharp localized pain and lasts about 4-6 hours. It's the kind of pain that wakes me up from sleeping but it goes away if I take an advil. I think I get the pain the day before actual ovulation. I've been using OPK's and signs point to ovulation after the pain happens.

I recently read that the pain can happen before, during, or even after actual ovulation.