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Mittelschmerz
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English
Noun
en noun
en mittelschmerz.
en 1993 Irene M. Franck; David M. Brownstone The Women's Desk Reference Viking Adult 448 ... pain can sometimes be quite severe and may be mistaken for the onset of acute appendicitis, but it generally lasts only a few hours, sometimes accompanied by slight bleeding. Many women do not experience Mittelschmerz, and its causes ...
en 1996 John F. Kippley; Sheila Kippley The Art of Natural Family Planning Couple to Couple League 9780926412132 For example, if you experience Mittelschmerz during your mucus patch, it might be a sign you are very close to ovulation. There's another benefit to knowing about Mittelschmerz. If you experience this as a pain in conjunction with other signs of ...
German
Etymology
From de Mittel Schmerz middle pain, because it occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
Pronunciation
de /ˈmɪtl̩ʃmɛʁt͡s/
de Mit tel schmerz
de De-Mittelschmerz.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
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pain felt during ovulating
Descendants
en mittelschmerz 1
Further reading
de Pain