Related articles: Pain in the ovaries
Definition
Ovarian pain is a symptom attributable to the lower left and / or right side of the abdomen.
In fertile age, this manifestation is quite frequent near ovulation, when the follicle is releasing the ripened egg cell, to make it available for possible fertilization. In this case, they occur about halfway through the cycle of pangs at the pelvic level, which are associated with other symptoms, such as the loss of cervical mucus of stringy and transparent appearance.
The pain in the ovaries may recur before the onset of menstruation, due to the presence of the corpus luteum. This symptom can also be felt in the first phase of pregnancy.
Therefore, within certain limits, pain in one or both ovaries can be considered a harmless nuisance. However, should it persist, become very intense or be associated with vaginal discharge of mucus or blood, it will be necessary to consult your gynecologist to ascertain the cause. In some cases, in fact, pain in the ovaries could signal an extrauterine pregnancy or a miscarriage.
The disorder can also arise in the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian or tubal torsion. Furthermore, ovarian pain unrelated to the menstrual cycle and pregnancy can be caused by endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, rupture of an ovarian cyst, degeneration of uterine fibroid and ovarian cancer.
Possible Causes * of Ovarian Pain
- Dermoide cysts
- Chlamydia
- Hemorrhagic corpus luteum
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Gonorrhea
- Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Menopause
- Ovulation
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Adjoining twist
- Ovarian cancer
