Ovulatory syndrome

Many women encountered a situation when, in the interval between menstruations, they suddenly found small bloody discharge. In some, they are accompanied by pain in the abdomen. What is it - the features of the cycle or pathology?

In this article we will talk about one of the possible causes of such secretions - ovulation syndrome. We will tell you what it is and how long the ovulatory syndrome lasts, what are its symptoms, whether it should be treated and how to do it.

Ovulatory syndrome: causes

In the middle of the menstrual cycle in the woman's body, ovulation occurs - the ripened follicle bursts, and the egg moves to the abdominal cavity, and then into the fallopian tubes to be fertilized. This is a normal process, but in some women it is accompanied by unpleasant sensations - pulling pain (more often from the dominant follicle) and small secretions. The presence of secretions is also explained very simply - after the follicle breaks, a small portion of the ovary is turned off from the general cycle of work, and because of a lack of secreted hormones, the mucosal surface in the uterus is partially discarded. But in 1-3 days everything is normalized, and the allocation stops.

Ovulatory syndrome: symptoms

The main symptoms of ovulatory syndrome are smearing spotting and abdominal pain of varying degrees of intensity.

When these symptoms appear, the first thing to find out is whether this is an ovulatory syndrome or signs of a developing pelvic disease.

To find this out, they are most often guided by the following criteria:

1. Timing of symptoms. Ovulatory syndrome occurs during ovulation - in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
2. Measurement of basal temperature - on the day of ovulation slightly decreases, and the next day, on the contrary - it rises.
3. Ultrasound examination. It shows that the follicle first increases, and later - bursts.
4. Hormonal research. It should be done several times, because not only the hormonal parameters are important, but also their dynamics.

In addition, general tests should be given and, possibly, some special studies (by the doctor's decision). This is done in order to exclude the possibility of hidden development of various gynecological diseases.

Ovulatory syndrome: treatment

In case, in addition to ovulatory syndrome, no other diseases are identified, treatment is not required. This is considered an individual feature of the body - increased sensitivity to the process of ovulation.

Nevertheless, even in this case, most women tend to weaken its manifestations, because sometimes the discharge and pain are strong enough to try not to notice them.

If in the near future the patient does not plan for children, we can recommend taking oral contraceptives - they help to "level out" the hormonal background, which often reduces the unpleasant manifestations of ovulation syndrome. In other cases, the doctor may prescribe pain medications (taking into account the age, the degree of symptoms and the presence of co-morbidities), or recommend limiting sexual and physical activity during the ovulation period - sometimes it gives a significant relief of symptoms.

Ovulatory syndrome and pregnancy

Ovulatory syndrome in the absence of gynecological diseases and pathologies does not prevent the onset of pregnancy. Moreover, most often it is observed in women who have not given birth - after the first pregnancy, its symptoms either weaken or may disappear altogether. Although sometimes the sensitivity to ovulation can persist throughout life.