Yes! Even on BC, I get it (even though that's supposed to stop ovulation - my body still responds with ovulation symptoms - it's very weird).

The ovulation pain is called Mittelschmerz. My gyno gave me a print out about it because I have gone to see her for severe pain that made me double over, semi-black out, and leave work on several occasions. So discouraging. ... Of course, I also have other female issues as well. So hopefully your experiences aren't as bad.

But! It brought me some comfort knowing I wasn't alone when she gave me the handouts. Some ways to help is to take pain relievers a day or so before you start ovulating to get ahead of the pain, and some diet changes can help ease the symptoms as well.

Of course, if you ever feel different pain or abnormal symptoms, please don't just self diagnosis. Speaking from experience - the reason I had emergency surgery and had my ovary removed was from not getting medical help when I thought I could push through pain (turned out my ovarian cysts were rupturing along with other issues).

Period type cramps