Mittelschmerz (pain during ovulation): Fast Facts

Mittelschmerz (pain during ovulation): Fast Facts (00:00:19)
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Mittelschmerz is pain on one side of the belly  that can happen once a month when you ovulate.

The pain is usually mild. It's a sign that  an egg has been released from an ovary.

You are most fertile—and more likely  to get pregnant—when you ovulate.

Current as of: April 30, 2024

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