Question: Why are my ovary pain

Jacinta Nzilani answered on 22 Jul 2025:

Hi there!
Ovary pain can be uncomfortable. 🧬🩺

🔍 Why Your Ovaries Might Be Painful

1. Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz) 🌸
About halfway through your cycle, one ovary releases an egg. This can cause a sharp or cramp-like pain on one side of your lower belly.

2. Ovarian Cysts 💥
These are fluid-filled sacs that can form during the menstrual cycle. Most are harmless and go away on their own, but large or ruptured cysts can cause sharp, sudden pain.

3. Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) 🩸
While the pain feels like it’s coming from the ovaries, it might be uterine contractions, which radiate to the lower pelvis and sides.

4. Endometriosis ⚠️
A condition where tissue similar to the uterus lining grows outside the uterus, including on the ovaries. This can cause chronic pain, especially during periods.

5. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) 🔥
An infection of the reproductive organs is often caused by STIs like chlamydia or gonorrhea. PID can cause ongoing pelvic or ovarian pain.

6. Ovarian Torsion (Emergency!) 🚨
If an ovary twists, it cuts off its blood supply, causing sudden, severe pain. This needs immediate medical attention.