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Former Member

I’ve had dull cramps in my stomach since I ovulated 2 days ago - is this a sign of pregnancy? I’m paranoid & need answers 😩

Former Member

Even though these cramps are very dull, it’s the only symptom I’d had hit not sure if it’s normal or if it’s not - although it was a week ago only when I had intercourse and am Not due my period till the 29th roughly 

Former Member

I think I’ve ovulated anyway - its around that time but I’ve ad these dull cramps for around 2 days now 

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Hey again, 

A lot of people don't know that you can actually get cramps when you're ovulating, if you google ovulation pain it's apparently quite common. It might be something like that if it's around the time you normally ovulate?

I really understand how scary a time this is for you, sending big hugs  

Former Member

I’ve had mine for about 2 & it is a symptom of pregnancy also which is why I’m worried. Although I did start getting these cramps in the day I was estimated to ovulate. Can ovulation cramps last for more than a day?

Former Member

But I swear you don’t ovulate if you’re pregnant? How can you tell the difference?

Former Member

I’ve woken up with those dull cramps again today

Former Member

They’re gone now but is it possible to get some answers to stop me freaking out so much??

Former Member

It's also possible that you're getting PMS symptoms a little early. I wouldn't worry too much. If your period comes a week or so late I'd take a pregnancy test but the chances of getting pregnant are actually super low tbh 

Former Member

Hi Would it be possible to take a pregnancy test? x

Former Member

I mean it was protected sex but i felt a warm sensation only when i stood up after it had happened, bearing in mind we were outside - I’ve only had a dull cramp in my lower abdomen with a few sharp pains higher up on my left occasionally for around 3 days on & off. X

Former Member

It was around my time of ovulation though & i think its too early for it to be implantation cramps (only had intercourse on the 10th of this month) 

Former Member

Hey there, 

Please keep in mind that @The Mix can't provide medical advice; your GP or local sexual health clinic are always your best bet. 

I know that this must be a super scary and frustrating time for you. The best thing you can do is try to relax. If you're worried about pregnancy, you're going to be paying attention to every little thing your body does and the stress could delay your period right when you're counting on it to relieve your anxiety.

It could be any number of things causing the cramps you've described, from just really intense ovulation pain to early PMS to more complicated conditions like endometriosis. From the sounds of it, I'd say it's unlikely that you're pregnant since you had protected sex. That being said, nothing is impossible. If you miss your next period, try not to panic. As I said, stress (especially around ovulation) can really mess with your cycle. Give it a few days, then take a test to put your mind at ease. 

Maybe consider keeping track of any symptoms you might be experiencing on a period app or in a notebook. That way, you can put some physical distance between yourself and that worry. 

Please do keep posting here if you're feeling anxious about this. Sending big hugs