Why do I always have stomach pain during ovulation?

Many young women report that they often feel lower abdominal pain during ovulation, and some may even have bloody vaginal discharge. If it is confirmed that it is ovulation bleeding, there is no need to worry, because it is generally a normal physiological phenomenon. So why do women experience lower abdominal pain during ovulation? Let's take a look at the reasons why this happens.

Ovulation usually occurs between two menstrual periods. Ovulation occurs as the follicle develops and matures. The follicle gradually migrates to the surface of the ovary and protrudes outward. When the follicle approaches the surface of the ovary, the surface cells become thinner and finally rupture, resulting in ovulation. The discharge of the egg cell is not an expulsion process, but the egg cell is discharged only after most of the follicular fluid has flowed out.

The cause of the rupture of mature follicles is still unclear. It is currently believed that there are some protein-dissolving enzymes, amylases, collagen-dissolving enzymes, etc. in the follicles. These enzymes can dissolve the follicle wall while maintaining the pressure in the follicular cavity unchanged. Some scholars also believe that under the action of gonadotropins, especially luteinizing hormone, mature follicles can secrete prostaglandins, which can cause the smooth muscle fibers in the interstitium surrounding the mature follicles to contract, causing the follicle to rupture. The contraction of smooth muscle fibers will cause you to feel stomach pain, and after the egg is released, it will also cause peristalsis of the fallopian tube. Ovulation is a normal physiological phenomenon. Due to individual differences, some people can feel it, some do not feel any discomfort, and some may feel lower abdominal pain. No treatment is required and the pain can be relieved on its own.

The above is an introduction to why abdominal pain occurs during ovulation. I hope female friends will not worry too much. However, if the lower abdominal pain is not during ovulation, you must go to a regular hospital to see a doctor to find out what causes the discomfort, whether it is inflammation or other reasons caused by problems with the reproductive organs.