8When to See a Physician
You should see a doctor if you have pain that is severe and uncontrolled with over the counter pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment. Pain that lasts longer than 3 days as ovulation pain does not last longer than approximately 48 hours. Heavy bleeding or discharge are concerning symptoms that do not correlate with ovulation and should be evaluated by a physician sooner rather than later. If you notice any symptoms accompanying the pain like fever, nausea, vomiting, etc. that are unusual, this could be indicative of something more serious such as an infection. It is always better to be seen if you have any concerns rather than ignore your body. These symptoms could be something more serious or treatable than ovulation pain including cysts, scar tissue, infection, appendicitis, etc.
