Introduction Many women suffer from sudden pain in the lower abdomen during their menstruation or during their cycle. Often there is also abdominal pain during ovulation. The causes are usually harmless. The pain is often caused by contractions of the uterus during menstruation or ovulation. Particularly sensitive women can feel their ovulation by a sudden … Painful ovaries after menstruation
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Introduction There are a variety of causes that can cause pain in the ovaries. Often, these symptoms can occur in connection with menstruation, but also serious causes such as inflammation, tissue growths or tumors can cause pain. Causes of ovarian pain There are a variety of causes that can lead to discomfort or pain in … Pain in the area of the ovaries
Do ovarian cysts also cause pain in the ovary? Ovarian cysts usually cause no pain, especially if they are only a few centimeters in size. However, if they get bigger, they can cause pain due to pressure on surrounding organs. Ovarian cysts cause the size of the ovary to increase, and thus pose a greater … Do ovarian cysts also cause pain in the ovary? | Pain in the area of the ovaries
Localization of pain in the ovaries Left-sided ovarian pain can occur in the same way as right-sided ovarian pain due to the cycle, i.e. ovulation or menstruation. Cycle-independent pain can be caused by cysts, inflammation or tissue growths, such as endometriosis. Malignant diseases such as ovarian cancer can also cause such symptoms in the late … Localization of pain in the ovaries | Pain in the area of the ovaries
Temporal occurrence Ovarian pain at the time of ovulation is also called Mittelschmerz, because it occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Some women do not experience them at all or only as a slight pulling, while other women experience them as strong, cramp-like pain. The intensity and duration of the pain varies from … Temporal occurrence | Pain in the area of the ovaries
Relation to medication The contraceptive, popularly known as “the pill”, works by preventing ovulation. Therefore, pain in the ovaries under the pill is usually not caused by ovulation. On the contrary, taking the pill is believed to relieve menstrual pain.If pain occurs despite the pill, errors in taking the pill may have caused ovulation, which … Relation to medication | Pain in the area of the ovaries
Other accompanying symptoms Pain in the ovaries can occur for a variety of reasons. Frequently, it is inflammation, ovarian cysts or an interruption in the blood supply (stem rotation) that leads to severe ovarian pain. Not only pain is a typical symptom of these conditions, but other complaints can also point to the cause. Many … Other accompanying symptoms | Pain in the area of the ovaries
