If you have ovulation pain, also called mittelschmerz, you may experience twinging or cramps during ovulation. Other ovulation pain symptoms include light vaginal bleeding and discharge. Most of the time, rest and over-the-counter medications help.

Does ovulation cramps mean the egg is released?

Cramps that occur outside of a menstrual period might be a sign that a person is ovulating. Being aware of the symptoms of ovulation may help a person identify when they are most fertile. Ovulation cramps occur when one of the ovaries releases an egg, which typically happens halfway through a person's cycle.

What do ovulation cramps feel like?

Ovulation pain, sometimes called mittelschmerz, can feel like a sharp, or like a dull cramp, and happens on the side of the abdomen where the ovary is releasing an egg (1–3). It generally happens 10-16 days before the start of your period, is not dangerous, and is usually mild.