What is Cramping after Ovulation? Women of reproductive age go
through the process of ovulation as part of the menstrual cycle.
Ovulation is the process of releasing egg by a mature ovarian
follicle in preparation for fertilization. The egg is then ready
for fertilization for the next few days until it disintegrates
if not fertilized. Ovulation occurs once a month until menopause
and ovulation also ceases when a woman is pregnant and
breastfeeding. Cramping is a normal experience during post
ovulation period. Most women of reproductive age and
premenopausal age experience cramping although for some, it
rarely occurs or do not experience it at all. Pain and cramping
occurs during the second phase of menstrual cycle. Cramping is
associated with lower abdominal pain that radiates to the legs
and back. The cramping pain can be classified as intermittent,
mild, and moderate to severe. Cramping pain can be felt on the
side on which ovary released the egg and the pain lasts for few
minutes to 48 hours from onset of