Pain in the ovaries can either be acute or chronic. Acute ovarian pain comes on quickly (over a few minutes or days) and goes away in a short period of time. Chronic ovarian pain usually starts more gradually, then it lasts for several months or longer.
Ovarian pain may be continuous, or it may come and go. It may get worse with certain activities, such as exercise or urination. It can be so mild that you hardly notice it, or pain in the ovaries can be so severe that it interferes with daily life.