All About Ovulation Pain
5. What Causes Mittelschmerz?
The exact cause of ovulation pain is unclear. However, several theories have been proposed by various experts over the years. The first one would be that the pain occurs due to the stretching of the ovary before ovulation occurs, causing pain. This theory helps explain ovulation pain that occurs on both sides of the abdomen.
Other experts have also suggested that when ovulation occurs, the release of the egg also results in the release of blood or fluid into the abdomen, causing irritation to the abdominal lining resulting in pain. The rupture of the ovary to release the egg itself can also be the cause of the pain. Another theory is that ovulation causes the tubes and uterus to contract due to the increased prostaglandin levels, resulting in pain.
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