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  2. Mittelschmerz - Wikipedia

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    Ovarian wall rupture: The ovaries have no openings; at ovulation the egg breaks through the ovary's wall. This may make ovulation itself painful for some women. [6] [unreliable medical source?] Fallopian tube contraction: After ovulation, the fallopian tubes contract (similar to peristalsis of the esophagus), which may cause pain in some women.

  3. Ovarian apoplexy - Wikipedia

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    As a result, blood vessels in the ovary contract, become dilated, and increase intra-ovarian bleeding. A hemorrhage can then occur in the corpus luteum due to the fragility of blood vessels, causing a hematoma. This is accompanied by pain, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, pale skin, and/or fainting. If left untreated, internal bleeding ...

  4. Suspensory ligament of ovary - Wikipedia

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    The suspensory ligament of the ovary, also infundibulopelvic ligament (commonly abbreviated IP ligament or simply IP), is a fold of peritoneum [1] that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis. Some sources consider it a part of the broad ligament of uterus [2] while other sources just consider it a "termination" of the ligament. [3]

  5. Follicular cyst of ovary - Wikipedia

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    This sharp pain (sometimes called mittelschmerz) occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, during ovulation. About a fourth of women with this type of cyst experience pain [citation needed].Usually, these cysts produce no symptoms and disappear by themselves within a few months. [citation needed]

  6. The Funniest Tweets From Women This Week (Oct. 26-Nov. 1) - AOL

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    repurchasing 3+ beauty products at once can bankrupt even the most responsible woman — layla (@laylology) October 28, 2024 Going to a Halloween party for the first time in years.

  7. Pelvic inflammatory disease - Wikipedia

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    Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, mainly the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis.

  8. Dysmenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Estimates of the percentage of female adolescents and women of reproductive age affected are between 50% and 90%. [4] [6] It is the most common menstrual disorder. [2] Typically, it starts within a year of the first menstrual period. [1] When there is no underlying cause, often the pain improves with age or following having a child. [2]

  9. The Overdue, Under-Told Story Of The Clitoris

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    From ancient history to the modern day, the clitoris has been discredited, dismissed and deleted -- and women's pleasure has often been left out of the conversation entirely. Now, an underground art movement led by artist Sophia Wallace is emerging across the globe to challenge the lies, question the myths and rewrite the rules around sex and the female body.