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Is it normal to have ovarian pain during menstruation?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Every woman will have a cyst on one of the ovaries at the time of ovulation. By the time the period is due that cyst could be the size of a softball - and would still be normal. It could cause some pain or pressure, which would also be normal.

Dr Mirabile agreed

Answered 8/12/2018

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