Question 1

what can cause mittelschmerz?

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Ovulation: Mittelschmerz means "middle pain."  it is a discomfort that occurs when the egg is released from the ovary.  It occurs at cycle day 14, at the middle of an average 28 day menstrual cycle.

Question 2

can you explain what mittelschmerz is?

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Pain from ovulation: "Mittelschmerz" is German and means  "pain in the middle" (of the cycle) when ovulation ensues. During ovulation an egg literally breaks through the surface of the ovary, which in some women can cause pain that can last for hours to a day or two.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of mittelschmerz?

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Lower abdominal pain: Mittelschmerz or pain associated with ovulation will be felt on the right or left side in the lower abdomen. This pain can be intense & associated with bloating, constipation. It can present just like appendicitis. Cyclic recurrence and timing in the cycle help the diagnosis. Typically it lasts 1-3 days. Women usually experience more intense ovulatory pain as they get into their mid-30's and up.

Question 4

how will i know if i have mittelschmerz?

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Excluding: Excluding other conditions is critical. Even in the proper setting: mid cycle ovulating female it is imperative that other causes of abd pain be excluded, i.e: appendicitis.

Question 5

why does mittelschmerz last a whole day?

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Fluid to reabsorb: When the egg releases from the ovary there can be a bit of bleeding, and the follicular fluid also is released. That fluid and blood may be irritating to the pelvic tissue for several hours as it is being reabsorbed. Some tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen may sometimes help. See your gynecologist if the pain becomes significant.

Question 6

can i treat mittelschmerz without medications?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Try options like warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: mittelschmerz?

Accepted Answer

Mittleschmerz: It usually mid cycle pain that is related to ovulation.

Question 8

i have had mittelschmerz for about 4 days. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not mittelschmerz: Mittelschmerz comes from ovulation and a follicle having ruptured; it does not last 4 days, there may be a growing ovarian cyst.

Question 9

what is mittelschmerz that occurs after sex?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation pain: Pelvic pain related to ovulation, which usually occurs at the midway point between menstrual cycles. The pain is due to some problem with ovulation, such as a large cyst. The act of sex during this time can cause the cyst to rupture which can be painful. Mittelschmerz (german for "middle pain") can occur without sex so sex is not actually part of the definition of mittelschmerz.

Question 10

how do you relieve ovulation mittelschmerz pains?

Accepted Answer

Mittleschmerz: Mittelschmerz is the pain sometimes associated with ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovary.  Mittleshcmerz is caused by stretching of the ovarian capsule as the follicle grows, and by the slight bleeding that can occur at the time the egg is released.  Ovulation can be prevented with ocps, other choices are ibuprofen, and a heating pad.  Reducing caffeine intake helps!

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