Mittelschmerz

Background

Clinical Features

  • Pain occurs roughly halfway of menstrual cycle
  • Should not have any additional symptoms
  • Abdominal/pelvic exam benign

Differential Diagnosis

Acute Pelvic Pain

Differential diagnosis of acute pelvic pain

Gynecologic/Obstetric

Genitourinary

Gastrointestinal

Musculoskeletal

Vascular

RLQ Pain

LLQ Pain

Evaluation

A gray-scale sonogram shows a dominant follicle with a much smaller, cystic-appearing structure at the periphery of the follicle, the cumulus oophorus (arrow). This is indicative of imminent ovulation.
  • Frequently a diagnosis of exclusion

Management

Disposition

  • Outpatient

See Also

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References

  1. Norris DL, Young JD. UTI. EM Clin N Am. 2008; 26:413-30.