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 are the causes?
The membrane on your ovary stretches just before it releases an egg. The stretching may cause pain or pressure. When the egg is released, there may be fluid or blood released from your ovary as well. The fluid or blood may bother the lining of your belly and cause pain. ‚
What are the main signs?
Pain that: ‚
- May be mild to very bad
- Is in your lower belly on one side
- Happens during the middle of your menstrual cycle
- Occurs each month for a few hours to a few days
Some women also have a small amount of vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness, or upset stomach. ‚
How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?
The doctor will take your history and do an exam. The doctor will ask you about your periods. Your doctor may need to: ‚
- Do a pelvic exam
- Order lab tests
- Order x-rays or an ultrasound
How does the doctor treat this health problem?
Your doctor may ask you to track your periods. Tracking your periods will help your doctor find the reason for your pain. Your doctor may suggest you take drugs like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain. ‚
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. ‚
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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