You might be accustomed to period cramps when it’s that time of the month; however, menstruators can also experience mid-cycle pain, called mittelschmerz. The word, which is German for “middle pain,” refers to pain associated with ovulation.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting the lives of more than 10 million people around the world. It is common among women who are of reproductive age. In some cases, it can lead to cysts being formed in the ovaries, hence its name, but each person can have different symptoms, and the treatments vary.