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Abdominal pain in the middle of the cycle
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Many women may experience abdominal pain in the middle of the cycle. This pain usually occurs in the middle or lower abdomen and has a pulling character. The pain may pass into the vagina, the sacrum, or the rectum. These pains can be frequent - each of 6 women of reproductive age experiences them. Very often the causes of such pain may be several.
What are the causes of abdominal pain in the middle of a cycle?
Such pain is very often caused by bleeding from the ovary, however, this bleeding is minor. It occurs mainly in the middle of the cycle. This bleeding often irritates the abdominal wall, which causes it to inflame and ache. Later, the bleeding does not bother, the blood coagulates. But pain during bleeding can be both strong and weak. It depends on the characteristics of the woman’s body and the nature of the bleeding - whether it is strong or weak.
One of the causes of abdominal pain in the middle of a cycle can be the distance between the abdominal wall and the ovary. If it is small, the pain may be more intense. And the pain in the middle of the cycle is usually caused by ovulation - the release of an egg from the ovary. Although ovulation causes severe pain in the lower abdomen, it does not provoke other diseases of the urogenital system. This is a positive thing. It is also good that these pains do not provoke additional diseases of the reproductive system.
Abdominal or mid-abdominal pain during a cycle can be the result of many diseases of the reproductive system. These diseases - an ovarian cyst -, inflammation of the, uterine fibroids, infections of the genitourinary system. If such pains occur, it is best to immediately consult a doctor to find out the reasons. If the urinogenital system is healthy, then it can be diseases of the pelvic organs. Causes can also be stretching of the muscles, as well as ligaments connecting the internal organs.
Emotions caused by stress can damage the health of a woman’s internal organs. But how can stress affect the health of the liver or kidneys? Very simple. The organs are attached to the spinal column with ligaments. When a woman is nervous or shocked, ligaments are spasmed and organs can change position. In this way. Nerve endings and vessels that permeate organs can also twist, and this causes severe pain. If this coincides with the middle of the cycle, the pain may increase. Cramps caused by muscle contraction must be treated to neutralize the pain. The doctor will advise and help to cope with this condition.
Abdominal pain in the middle of the cycle due to gynecological problems
One of the most popular reasons why a woman develops pain in the middle of a cycle is inflammation of the reproductive organs. If the destructive processes inside the abdomen in the middle of the cycle become acute, the pain may be localized in one area. In this case, a woman can be ill, her body temperature can greatly increase.
Pain in a woman's abdomen during a cycle can be pulling and exacerbate or occur after being examined by a gynecologist, as well as after examining a rectal area. This is quite dangerous because the pelvic organs become inflamed, and this requires the help of a doctor as soon as possible. It also greatly affects the reproductive capacity of women.
Why do pains occur during ovulation?
Pain during ovulation may occur due to the fact that the follicle emerging from the ovary develops its thin shell. It can cause pain, quite strong. These pains are deployed in the pelvic area and are shingles. Such pain lasts from 3-4 hours to 2-3 days. It is quite a long time. Therefore, such pains require additional consultation with a doctor. Especially if the pain is accompanied by lethargy and fatigue. In this case, you can take a pill no-shpy - it relieves spasms and anesthesia.
If lower abdominal pain is also accompanied by discharge of blood from the vagina, it is worth worrying. Then you need to immediately contact a gynecologist for advice. The causes of pain can be diseases such as a cyst in the area of the cervical canal,, endometritis or myometritis.
Other causes of mid-cycle abdominal pain
- Ovarian cancer.
- Cervical cancer.
- Cystitis in acute form.
- Varicose veins in the pelvic area.
Abdominal pain in the middle of a cycle is a serious problem that can occur in the presence of serious diseases. Therefore, if this pain lasts more than two hours, it is better to consult a doctor for consultation.
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Abdominal pains in the middle of the cycle that are not related to pregnancy
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Acute Ovarian Disease
Such pain can disturb a person in the form of a seizure, it is localized in the lower abdomen on the right or left side - depending on where the inflamed ovary is located.
The cause of this pain can be ovarian rupture or torsion, as well as malignant or benign lesions on the ovary. These pains can be very strong, with a rupture of the ovary - just unbearable. They may increase with irritation of the abdominal cavity with blood or ovarian ischemia. The more blood accumulates in the ovary, the more pain occurs in the peritoneum. This pain can be localized on the one hand, in the form of paroxysms. But in rare cases, persistent, long-lasting pains occur.
Spike pain
Abdominal pain in the middle of the cycle can occur due to the occurrence of pathogenic organisms that provoke inflammation of the internal organs. In addition to pain, a woman can see how mucus is secreted from her genital organs - clear, whitish or with bloody secretions. The latter is a sign of serious diseases of the reproductive system.
After a woman has suffered inflammation of the reproductive system, as well as surgery, she may have chronic or acute illnesses, and she may also have adhesions. If these adhesions are broken due to a shock or physical strain, the woman may experience severe pain. This pain can cause a condition close to shock.
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Appendicitis as a cause of mid-cycle pain
The middle of the cycle may also be accompanied by pain in appendicitis.
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Symptoms
These symptoms may indicate the initial stage of appendicitis.
- The pain is not well localized.
- Pain in the form of colic.
- The pain is getting worse.
- Pains can mostly be localized in the right abdomen.
- The pain spreads at the top of the abdomen - all over the abdomen at the top.
- A person may have a feeling that the stomach is "burning."
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
The causes of this disease are hormonal treatment of infertility. Among these hormones may be clomiphene, gonadotropin and others. With a glut of hormones, the ovaries can increase, they can be observed cysts, and not single, but multiple. Swelling of the stroma may also occur, and a large yellow cystic body is formed.
Symptoms of ovarian disease (mild)
- The stomach is swollen.
- The woman is recovering.
- Sore stomach in the middle of the cycle.
- Symptoms of ovarian disease (severe).
- Pleural effusion.
- Shortness of breath - light or heavy.
- Disrupted electrolyte balance.
- Ascites is present.
- There is no urination.
- Hypovolemia develops (a decrease in circulating blood in volume).
Algomenorrhea
The woman in the middle of the cycle may experience algodmenorrhea (pain during menstruation), but this occurs mainly during the menstrual cycle.
Symptoms of Algomenorrhea
- There may be pain in the form of contractions or throbbing.
- This pain can be given to the hips (their front surface) or the lumbar region.
- The pain can manifest itself in addition with bleeding during the menstrual cycle.
- The duration of this pain can be up to two days, but not longer.
- When pain syndrome may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe headache.
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