Is it normal to have a bit of a painful ovulation pain?

YES! I get it every month, I also just got off birth control in February/March. Keep in mind that it can take up to 3-4 months to start ovulating again after getting off hormonal birth control. I was one of the people who started ovulating immediately, and I was cued by my ovulation cramping. Keep in mind that your ovulation and menstruation cycle may also be different than the standard 28 day cycle. For example, I seem to ovulate, or at least get cramping, 1.5-2 weeks before getting my period, and it’s not premenstrual cramping, whereas most people get ovulation cramping 2-3 weeks before their period! You can get a menstruation app like Flo to track your symptoms and get a better idea of your cycle!

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