Painful Ovulation Discharge Instructions

para>This is an image of a womans uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and the woman is shedding the lining of her uterus during this image. There are a series of callouts that show the menstrual cycle. They are connected by arrows, showing the order and repetition of the cycle. The first callout shown the egg in the ovary and the lining beginning to grow in the uterus. The second callout shows the egg in the fallopian tube and a slightly thicker lining growing in the uterus. The third callout shows the egg in the uterus and the heavy lining.View Original

This is an image of a woman's uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and the woman is shedding the lining of her uterus during this image. There are a series of callouts that show the menstrual cycle. They are connected by arrows, showing the order and repetition of the cycle. The first callout shown the egg in the ovary and the lining beginning to grow in the uterus. The second callout shows the egg in the fallopian tube and a slightly thicker lining growing in the uterus. The third callout shows the egg in the uterus and the heavy lining.

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What care is needed at home?

Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you understand everything the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
Keep track of when your period starts and stops. The information may help you and your doctor know what is causing your pain.
If your doctor tells you to use heat, put a heating pad on your belly for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Never go to sleep with a heating pad on as this can cause burns.
Soak in a hot bath or take a hot shower to help ease your pain.

What follow-up care is needed?

Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep your visits. ‚

What drugs may be needed?

The doctor may order drugs to: ‚

Help with pain
Prevent ovulation

What can be done to prevent this health problem?

Taking birth control pills stops ovulation and can prevent ovulation pain. ‚

When do I need to call the doctor?

Signs of infection such as a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, pain with passing urine
Throwing up or loose stools
Vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal
Very bad pain
Your belly is swollen
Yellow, green, or foul smelling vaginal discharge
You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand

The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚

I can tell you about my condition.
I can tell you how to manage my pain.
I can tell you what I would do if I had fever, throwing up, loose stools, or heavy vaginal bleeding.

Where can I learn more?

Better Health Channel ‚
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Ovulation_pain ‚

Last Reviewed Date

2015-05-26 ‚

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Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider 's advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚

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