Question 1

how do you relieve ovulation mittelschmerz pains?

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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!

Question 2

any way at all to relieve ovary pain? feels like mittelschmerz but i am 59.

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Underlying reason: At age 59 it's unlikely it's ovarian pain at all, although not impossible. If you have persistent pain it's more likely either GI or gu; i'd strongly suggest at least seeing your primary doctor to help you sort out and where to go next.

Question 3

what is mittelschmerz?

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Mittelschmerz: Is the pelvic pain that some women experience during ovulation.

Question 4

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 5

what are mittelschmerz symptoms?

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Ovulation pain.: Mittelschmerz is pain experienced in the pelvis or lower abdomen during the time of ovulation. It may last a few hours to a few days.

Question 6

do you suffer from mittelschmerz?

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Not much: This is a sharp pain in the middle of the menstrual cycle felt to be related to the release of one of the eggs from the ovary.  Generally it is mild, sometimes more striking and some women find comfort in the discomfort as an indication that their system is working properly.  Suffering is too strong a word for this pain.

Question 7

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 8

how much time does mittelschmerz last?

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Short lasting: Mittelschmerz can occur during ovulation and would be short lasting (hours). If bleeding into the follicle
 occurs and a hemorrhagic corpus luteum develops, the pain can last days.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of mittelschmerz?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how will i know if i have mittelschmerz?

Accepted Answer

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.

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