Other ovulation signs

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Ovulation Pain

Ovulation pain is also known as mittelschmerz, which means “middle pain” in German and affects around 20% of women.

Ovulation pain is usually felt as a sharp twinge that then becomes a dull ache and can last from anything between a few hours, up to 24 and even 48 hours. Some women feel nothing at all, whereas for others ovulation pain can be very painful.

The cause of ovulation pain is believed to be due to a leakage of blood from the ovary when the egg is released and can irritate the abdominal wall, causing pain. Some women feel ovulation pain every month, but more typically it is felt every third or fourth cycle.

Ovulation can also cause mid-cycle spotting where you may see a few spots of blood or a red/pink tinge to your cervical mucus. This is completely normal and can be used to help identify your day of ovulation.

Breast Tenderness

Some women experience breast tenderness around ovulation, or sometimes during the whole luteal phase (after ovulation). This is very normal and is simply your body preparing for a possible pregnancy by enlarging the milk glands. However, if you do feel an usual pain or find a lump, you should consult your doctor.

Breast tenderness can also be an early symptom of pregnancy, especially if your period is late, and may be an indication that you should take a pregnancy test.

Libido

Your libido may vary during your menstrual cycle and for most women it is highest when you are most fertile although some women also experience a peak in libido just before their period.

Libido in women is generally influenced by oestrogen, which peaks around your day of ovulation. You may find that you have a heightened sense of smell and better vision around this time too.

Mood

Like libido, your mood is also likely to fluctuate throughout your menstrual cycle. Many women feel irritable and anxious before their period and suffer from mood swings, which are alleviated when they get their period.

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