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I'm approx 2-3 past ovulation, and have sharp cramps lower left abdomen, what could this be?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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Mittleschmerz: Impossible to say for sure, but probably nothing unusual. Pain around ovulation is common and called mittleschmerz.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I'm approx 2-3 past ovulation, and have sharp cramps lower left abdomen, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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