OVULATION CRAMPS WITH NO EGG DROP

Brandy
This question may be a little weird, but its on my mind. so when i came off of birth control i was told by my doctor that even if u don't ovulate, u will still have a period due to the lining of the uterus thinning back out. My question is...is it still possible to get that pain mid cycle even though its technically not ovulation with no egg? Serious answers only please...thanks ladies