Can ovulation cause swollen glands? My glands swell every month when I should/do ovulate. When they swell I feel as if I'm sick but it passes within a few days to a week. This used to occur just before or during my period (other family members had it during period as well) until I had my daughter then it switched. Since this started I've had two miscarriages. Could my body think that ovulation is an infection and be fighting it/conception/pregnancy?