A true question that ALL women want answered. Mittleschmertz was named after the famous OBGYN, Dr. Edward Von Mittleschmertz. The "
period" (no pun intended) before ovulation when the females' Graafian Folicle bursts releasing a strong, overpowering flow of menstrual fluid consisting of
blood, mucus, and sometimes tears. A slight
pain is felt by the mestruator whilst the sac is bursting.