Ovulation is the term for when a mature egg is released from the ovary. It’s part of the menstrual cycle and plays a major role in pregnancy. Ovulation is a part of your menstrual cycle. It occurs ...

You may experience mild cramps or pain around the time of ovulation. This pain is medically known as mittelschmerz. Mittelschmerz is a German word meaning “middle pain.” Not every woman will have ...