Hello mumsnet!
A conversation with my sister tonight got me wondering what is actually normal for ovulation pain / cramps. I don't remember having them when I was younger, but I have absolutely had ovulation cramps for at least the last 2-3 years
Today they've been so bad they kept me awake all night last night, I've been bed or sofa bound all day, standing up made my legs go weak with pain and I've been groaning out loud when they hit badly
My sister asked me if they're normal as she has apparently never had them, has no pain or anything when ovulating! I explained they differ in how bad they are, today is definitely the worse they've been but I can absolutely tell when I am ovulating based on the pain and cramps. I've also noticed it's always the left side that causes me so much trouble - standing up or stretching makes me feel like I've been physically punched in my left ovary sometimes, and it's been like that today
Now I'm wondering whether this is something others experience to this degree or whether I should actually book a doctors appointment to discuss this - not sure if it's relevant but I have had two miscarriages in the last 3 years, I'm not sure if they have caused me to be more aware of my body during ovulation or something
Does anyone else get ovulation pain / cramps? Or does this sound abnormal to anyone?