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.