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Mittelschmerz

Mittelschmerz is a term for pain due to ovulation. It occurs mid-cycle and can last minutes to up to several days. The pain affects one side of the lower and may be dull or sharp in nature. Other symptoms may include spotting. Often it occurs monthly and may alternate sides.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·One sided lower pain, spotting

Causes — why it happens

·Related to ovulation but mechanism unclear

How it's found

·After ruling out other potential causes

Prevention

·Birth control pills

Treatment

·Paracetamol,

Outlook

·None serious

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Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.