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Trying to understand your body while trying to conceive can sometimes feel confusing. One symptom many women notice is a mild ache, cramp, or sharp sensation in the lower abdomen around the middle of the menstrual cycle. This is commonly known as ovulation pain or mittelschmerz. These cramps can sometimes help identify the fertile window, but they should not be treated as proof that conception has happened. Learning what ovulation cramps mean, when they occur, and which other