Ovulation pain can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, but generally doesn't go on for longer than a day or two. It tends to occur just prior to ovulation and is usually a mild, dull, achy pain felt on one side of your lower abdomen. The pain can be sharp and intense in some women.

Why do I get body aches during ovulation?

Usually, when women experience pain during ovulation, it's because the blood and fluid that surround the egg inside the follicle also get released in the abdomen when the egg is released, Wellenstein says.

Can you feel unwell during ovulation?

Many women ask, “can ovulation make you feel sick?” The answer is yes. Nausea and headaches are two possible ovulation side effects due to the change in your estrogen and progesterone levels.