Mittelschmerz
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Mid-cycle menstrual pain is abdominal or pelvic discomfort that some women feel around the middle of their cycle, approximately when ovulation occurs.
How does it present? It is usually felt as pain or a sharp twinge on one side of the lower abdomen, of varying duration; it is sometimes accompanied by slight bleeding or tenderness.
Why does it appear? It is often related to the natural process of ovulation, although it is also worth ruling out other causes when the pain is severe or changes its pattern.
When and with whom to seek care? The gynecologist is the right professional to evaluate cycle-related discomfort; a general practitioner can also guide an initial evaluation. If the pain is strong, prolonged, or accompanied by other symptoms, seeking a medical opinion will give you greater peace of mind.
Data on 540 doctors who treat mittelschmerz
Which specialist treats mittelschmerz?
Mid-cycle menstrual pain should be evaluated by a gynecologist, who confirms whether it's a normal process related to ovulation or rules out other causes. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment if the pain is mild. You can book an appointment with a gynecologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mittelschmerz
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Fátima Azucena Dominguez Carrion
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Frequently asked questions
What is mittelschmerz?
Mid-cycle menstrual pain is abdominal or pelvic discomfort that some women feel around the middle of their cycle, approximately when ovulation occurs.
Which doctor treats mittelschmerz?
Mid-cycle menstrual pain should be evaluated by a gynecologist, who confirms whether it's a normal process related to ovulation or rules out other causes. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment if the pain is mild. You can book an appointment with a gynecologist near you.