How long does ovulation pain last?
When a woman ovulates, the egg bursts through a follicle inside her ovary and is moved through the fallopian tube towards the uterus. During ovulation, the fallopian tube contracts rhythmically. These contractions help to push the egg through the fallopian tube and towards the uterus. The pain you feel during ovulation is most likely a result of the egg bursting through the follicle. Following that, you may notice some mild cramping as the fallopian tube contracts and moves the egg through the fallopian tube. You may notice a pinching pain first – probably from the follicle bursting – and then dull cramping. Some women only notice the cramping feeling and others feel both types of ovulation pain. It can last for a few hours or a few days.
