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How common is it to have ovulation pains during some cycles and not during others?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: About 20% of women experience ovulation pain called “mittelschmerz”. It may occur regularly for some women at time of ovulation and intermittently for others.

Answered 5/28/2013

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