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Could Severe Pain In Lower Back Be Due To Ovulation?

my partner and i have been trying to conceive for a few months now. Expected ovulation date was the 24th (yesterday) we had sex on the 22nd and today i have really bad lower back pains which is unusual for me. Does this mean that im ovulating later then expected ??
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
I do not think that the pain you are having is due to ovulation.Ovulation usually occurs about two weeks after the first day of each menstrual cycle, so the timing of the pain makes it easy to recognize.As an egg develops in the ovary, it is surrounded by follicular fluid.During ovulation, the egg and the fluid, as well as some blood, are released from the ovary. It is believed that the fluid or blood may irritate the lining of the abdominal cavity, causing pain. The pain goes away once the body absorbs the fluid or blood.
During ovulation You’ll probably feel mild pain, on the right or left side, may switch from one side to the other from one cycle to the next, it could feel like uncomfortable pressure, twinges, sharp pains or cramps, and the duration ranges from minutes to 48 hours.
So the pain during ovulation is not presented as low back pain. I suggest to consult a physician to determine the cause.The doctor will perform a physical exam and may order tests such as X-rays , scans or blood tests.
Hope you get better
Best Regards!

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Could Severe Pain In Lower Back Be Due To Ovulation?

Hello! I had gone through your query and understand your concern. I do not think that the pain you are having is due to ovulation.Ovulation usually occurs about two weeks after the first day of each menstrual cycle, so the timing of the pain makes it easy to recognize.As an egg develops in the ovary, it is surrounded by follicular fluid.During ovulation, the egg and the fluid, as well as some blood, are released from the ovary. It is believed that the fluid or blood may irritate the lining of the abdominal cavity, causing pain. The pain goes away once the body absorbs the fluid or blood. During ovulation You’ll probably feel mild pain, on the right or left side, may switch from one side to the other from one cycle to the next, it could feel like uncomfortable pressure, twinges, sharp pains or cramps, and the duration ranges from minutes to 48 hours. So the pain during ovulation is not presented as low back pain. I suggest to consult a physician to determine the cause.The doctor will perform a physical exam and may order tests such as X-rays , scans or blood tests. Hope you get better Best Regards!