so lately whenever i think i'm ovulating (2ish weeks before my next period) i keep getting these cramps
google says it's ovulation cramps but i'm super confused as to what those are and why it even happens in the first place
should this be a cause for concern??
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what are ovulation cramps??
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Re: what are ovulation cramps??
Hi naurmi008,
If it is indeed ovulation cramps, then those are not cause for concern. Plenty of people who menstruate have them, and they're not a sign of anything being wrong. These cramps have a few possible explanations; just before the ovulation, the growth of the follicle where the egg develops may stretch the surface of the ovary. This can cause pain. At the time of ovulation, fluid or blood is released from the ruptured egg follicle, which can irritate the lining of the abdomen and cause pain that way.
If you're wanting to track your cycle, including things like ovulation or ovulation cramps, this article is a great tool for doing that effectively, since counting days isn't a super-accurate way to know where you are in your cycle: Get With the Flow: All About FAM
If it is indeed ovulation cramps, then those are not cause for concern. Plenty of people who menstruate have them, and they're not a sign of anything being wrong. These cramps have a few possible explanations; just before the ovulation, the growth of the follicle where the egg develops may stretch the surface of the ovary. This can cause pain. At the time of ovulation, fluid or blood is released from the ruptured egg follicle, which can irritate the lining of the abdomen and cause pain that way.
If you're wanting to track your cycle, including things like ovulation or ovulation cramps, this article is a great tool for doing that effectively, since counting days isn't a super-accurate way to know where you are in your cycle: Get With the Flow: All About FAM
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