Ovulation Pain
Early pregnancy symptom
The chart
Comparison of how often this symptom is experienced by pregnant vs non-pregnant women.
After implantation (9 dpo+)
experiencing this symptom
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Ovulation Pain
Ovulation pain, or "mittelschmerz" (a German word meaning middle pain) affects approximately 20% of women. It is described as sharp pains followed by a dull nagging ache that can last a day or so around mid-cycle. For some women the pain can be severe enough to interfere with daily life. It usually lasts about 6 to 8 hours, but can last up to 48 hours for some. It is normal and quite common, painful ovulation is rarely serious.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 2 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
3 dpo - 14 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
15 dpo - 18 dpo
Decreases probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 4 dpo | 1.2 times less (-13%) |
| 5 dpo | 1.3 times less (-18%) |
| 10 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
| 11 dpo | 1.2 times less (-17%) |
| 12 dpo | 1.2 times less (-17%) |
| 13 dpo | 1.2 times less (-17%) |
| 14 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
| 15 dpo | 1.4 times less (-25%) |
| 16 dpo | 1.4 times less (-25%) |
| 17 dpo | 1.4 times less (-25%) |
| 18 dpo | 1.8 times less (-44%) |
Understanding the data
Pregnant women experience this symptom the number of times listed as often as non-pregnant. The percentage listed refers to the percentage increase or decrease between pregnant and non-pregnant.
Visit the dpo chart pages to view most common and significant positive and negative indicators of pregnancy for each day past ovulation.
Comments
What women are saying about this symptom.
OhBoyOrGirl 5 years ago
Had bad OV pains before Ovulation during & now after, I'm 1dpo still having pain.
MissShorty0312 7 years ago
Last Friday I Had Pains On My Right Side Very Bad Had To Lay Down
mamax4 7 years ago
CD 18 felt strong O pains on left side today.
